MIMap-doton-BurrOak, 2005
Burr Oak’s story
189 years in pictures
Census counts: 666 in 1860, 753 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
- 1837Burr Oak is settled
Burr OakMI
Population
755
2025 Census estimate · −2.3% since 2020
Median home value
$106K
Census ACS
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
34.6
years
Jobs based here
108
A commuter town
Is Burr Oak a good place to live?
2.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Burr Oak, against 26% in Michigan’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Burr Oak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Burr Oak stand out
Where Burr Oak beats most towns.
Small town
755 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Burr Oak: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burr Oak, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBurr Oak water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Burr Oak’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBurr Oak Township ClerkBurr Oak Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4903049030 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burr Oak.
Work & commute
Burr Oak has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Burr Oak for work: only 3% work in town. At $64,000, Burr Oak’s median household income is below both Michigan’s towns ($77,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Sturgis (21%), Sturgis Township (4%) and York Township (4%).
3%work in town
| Burr Oak | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Burr Oak3%
Sturgis21%
Sturgis Township4%
York Township4%
Middlebury3%
19 mi
median commute distance
108
jobs based in Burr Oak
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Burr Oak, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Burr Oak, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Burr Oak has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 17° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring37–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Burr Oak is
Burr Oak beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Burr Oak.
| Burr Oak | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Burr Oak | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 74.3% | 77.6% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.2% | 87.4% |
Sturgis Hospital
5.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$159Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 30 attractions →Air Zoo and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Burr Oak. Close and well known come first.
29 mi Theme parkAir Zoo19 mi Theme parkFun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo29 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
35 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic
37 mi MuseumAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
33 mi MuseumKalamazoo Institute of ArtsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum: Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cuppysfriend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: 72elyod, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Burr Oak
17pages on Burr Oak
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Burr Oak
About 3 of every 100 Burr Oak residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Burr Oak for work
Where Burr Oak’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
108jobs based in Burr Oak
3%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Burr Oak
Village in Michigan, United States
Burr Oak is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Burr Oak had a population of 753. The village is located within Burr Oak Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1851
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 879 ft
- ZIP code
- 49030
Questions about Burr Oak
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Burr Oak, MI a good place to live?
Burr Oak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Burr Oak, MI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Frank Belote and Harrison M. Randall.