Burton, Nebraska Assembly of God, 2010
Burton’s story
142 years in pictures
Census counts: 98 in 1920, 11 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1884Burton is settled
BurtonNE
This town of 11 people was settled in 1884.
Lewis Bridge · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0
Population
11
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Burton a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower January low than Burton. Burton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
11 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 Burton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burton, and how to reach them.
PowerKBR Rural Public Power DistrictEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Burton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKeya Paha County ClerkKeya Paha County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP code6877868778 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burton.
Climate
The climate in Burton brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
Burton’s typical July afternoon high is 88°F, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 87°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–36°
Spring34–59°
Summer59–85°
Fall37–63°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, more of Burton’s adults have diabetes
Among adults in Burton, 30% get no exercise outside work. The share of adults in Burton who have been diagnosed with depression is 17%, against 18% in Nebraska’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. Only one of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Burton. Two figures for adults here: 41% have high blood pressure, 13% report frequent mental distress.
| Burton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
3 better17 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Burton | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.2% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.1% |
Rock County Hospital
23.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Burton is cold waves, at a moderate overall level
Compared with 53% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Burton is lower. Expected losses in Burton break down as 35% from cold waves and 25% from inland flooding.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Burton
14pages on Burton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Burton; the nearest are
About Burton
Village in Nebraska, United States
Burton is a village in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 11 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,142 ft
Questions about Burton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Burton, NE a good place to live?
Burton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.