BurtonIL
A town of 627. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
What makes Burton stand out
The thing Burton does most differently from other towns.
627 people, and everyone knows the way
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Burton’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burton. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Burton beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Burton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 7.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Burton
Most working residents leave Burton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Quincy (40%), Ellington (10%) and Payson (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Burton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Burton for work
Where Burton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Burton
Census-designated place in Illinois, United States
Burton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Adams County approximately four miles east of Quincy. As of the 2020 census, Burton had a population of 103. Burton was platted ca. 1836. A post office called Burton was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1922.
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- Population
- 103