Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
12% of residents are under 18 in Burnett, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 22%. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 7 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Burnett. 28% of the land in Burnett is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, at 4,141 acres. Burnett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Burnett beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burnett, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Burnett.
9.7 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Horicon National Wildlife Refuge | 2.9 mi | 2,103 |
| 2. Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area | 0.2 mi | 4,141 |
| 3. Burnett Fireman's Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Burnett for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Burnett has added 38 jobs, to 69 in 2023. The average trip to work in Burnett is 21 minutes.
| Burnett | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Burnett’s median age is 48.9 years. Burnett has lost 2.2% of its people since 2020, down to 813 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Burnett | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 32% | 29% |
44% women, 56% men
About 126 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Burnett | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 20.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 31.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Burnett has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 10° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Burnett beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 42% of Burnett adults have obesity.
| Burnett | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 78% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Burnett | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 30.8% | 26.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Burnett | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $829 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 82% | 74% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Burnett; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Burnett residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
Where Burnett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 notable people were born in Burnett.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Burnett is a town in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 831 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Burnett is located in the town, and the unincorporated community of Rolling Prairie is located partially within the town.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Burnett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
5 notable people were born here, including Frederic George Young and Lillian Heath.
