MOMap-doton-Burgess, 2004
Burgess’s story
Burgess in pictures
Census counts: 249 in 1910, a peak of 364 in 1920, 54 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
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24 people call this town in Missouri home.
Is Burgess a good place to live?
Burgess’ median age is 66.4 years, above both Missouri’s towns (38.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 248 Missouri towns we compare, none has a higher home-ownership rate than Burgess. Burgess has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
24 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Burgess: who provides what
Burgess is unincorporated, so Barton County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBarton Dade Cedar Jasp Countycons Pwsd 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBarton CountyBarton County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBartonBarton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6476964769 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burgess.
Natural hazards
Top of a high hazard risk in Burgess: inland flooding
Two fifths of Burgess’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 24%. Compared with just over three quarters of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring46–68°
Summer67–88°
Fall47–70°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Burgess is
For adults in Burgess, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 25%. Among adults here, 17% report frequent physical distress and 40% have high blood pressure.
| Burgess | Typical Missouri town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Burgess | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.1% | 15.8% |
| More smokers | 20.3% | 16% |
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg
12.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Burgess
12pages on Burgess
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Burgess
About 0 of every 100 Burgess residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Burgess
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Burgess is a census-designated place and formerly incorporated village in Barton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 54 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 892 ft
Questions about Burgess
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Burgess, MO a good place to live?
Burgess has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.