Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The best of Burton’s subject grades are an A+ for history and an A for the outdoors. Only 48 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score higher on hazard risk. Burton's schools rank ahead of 71% of Ohio towns. 24% of the land in Burton is conserved, against 3.7% in Ohio’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Only 63 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score higher on history. The biggest park or preserve is Geauga County Fairgrounds, at 36 acres. Burton has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Burton beats most towns.
Census counts: 480 in 1880, 1,407 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1905 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Burton is from typical.
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Who provides power, water and the rest in Burton, 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 Burton.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 95% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Burton sits where Ohio’s towns sit at 0.2 and U.S. towns at 0.4 on this measure. 0.1 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Geauga County Fairgrounds | — | 36 |
| 2. Burton Park | — | 24 |
| 3. LaDue State Wildlife Area | — | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The typical Burton home is worth about $316,000, up 8.5% in a year, 29% above the Ohio typical home. 57% of Burton households own their home.
| Burton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $934 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Burton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Burton’s July high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Burton for work: only 6% work in town. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Burton. Jobs based in Burton grew to 761 in 2023, 46 more than in 2013.
| Burton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.6% | 6.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Burton beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| Burton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 38% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Burton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Burton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
29 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
21 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
28 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
14 mi Theme parkSeaWorld OhioRock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SeaWorld Ohio: Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Burton
About 5 of every 100 Burton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
3 places in Burton on the National Register of Historic Places.
Village in Ohio, United States
Burton is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,407 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Burton is the location of Century Village, run by the Geauga Historical Society. The museum village is composed of 19th-century buildings moved there from other locations. Many special events are held there each year, as well as at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, also in Burton.
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