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Burns, KS

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Population
227
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,500 ft
Median Home Value
$57,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$754/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,292
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Burns

Set right along U.S. 77 where the Flint Hills start to rise, Burns is a quiet, tight-knit town in southern Marion County. It sits right on the Butler County line, putting residents within an easy drive of El Dorado for groceries and everyday errands. Local students attend school in neighboring Peabody through the shared district, keeping the two towns closely connected. For anyone looking for wide-open prairie views, affordable housing, and a peaceful pace, Burns offers simple small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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