153 years in pictures
Census counts: 236 in 1910, 272 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1908 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1873Burkettsville is settled
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A town of 266, settled in 1873.
St. Bernard Catholic Church and Rectory is on the National Register of Historic Places. Burkettsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 236 in 1910, 272 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1908 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burkettsville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Burkettsville.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Burkettsville, 52% come from inland flooding and 23% from tornadoes. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to Burkettsville households.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Burkettsville rose by 34, to 55. The town’s average trip to work stands at 26 minutes, where Ohio’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The median commute is under 14 miles. The top destinations are Fort Recovery (13%), Coldwater (7%) and St. Henry (6%).
| Burkettsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 0.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect July afternoons of 84° and January nights of 19°, with about 26 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
78% of Burkettsville adults had a checkup this year. This Ohio town beats the Ohio average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. In Burkettsville, 20% of adults binge drink, above both Ohio’s towns (17%) and U.S. towns (16%). Two figures for adults here: 13% report frequent physical distress, 11% have diabetes.
| Burkettsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| What stands out | Burkettsville | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 15.3% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.7% | 16.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Among households in Burkettsville, 96% are owner-occupiers.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Burkettsville. Close and well known come first.
14 mi State parkGrand Lake St. Marys State Park
8 mi MuseumFort Recovery
10 mi MuseumShrine of the Holy Relics
29 mi MuseumArmstrong Air and Space Museum
31 mi MuseumLevi Coffin House
39 mi MuseumRichmond Art MuseumGrand Lake St. Marys State Park: Bruin, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Shrine of the Holy Relics: Rfgagel, Public domain · Armstrong Air and Space Museum: Tysto, Public domain · Levi Coffin House: Nyttend, Public domain · Richmond Art Museum: William Merritt Chase, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Burkettsville; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Burkettsville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
Where Burkettsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio, United States
Burkettsville is a village in Darke and Mercer counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 272 at the 2020 census.
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Burkettsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.