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Burgin’s story
149 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1877Burgin is settled
- 2017Burgin-FD-City-Hall-ky
BurginKY
A town of 993, settled in 1877. Safer than 99% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
993
+1.5% since 2010
Median home value
$193K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
36.5
years
Jobs based here
253
A commuter town
What makes Burgin stand out
The 2 things Burgin does most differently from other towns.
Small town
993 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Burgin’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →57°
Clear
Tonight L 48°
Local news
All →- Berea Community vs Burgin Ind. - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Burgin city council member walks out to stop a vote for a proposed data center projectKentucky Lantern · Sep 9
- Burgin votes to rejoin zoning commission amid data center fightWKYT · Sep 8
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burgin. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
Burgin reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Burgin0
Kentucky2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Burgin0
Kentucky12.8
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
94th
percentile among KY towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Burgin’s public schools outperform 82% of Kentucky districts
The public schools Burgin’s kids attend outperform 82% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgin Independent School | PK–12 | 525 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state testsAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Burgin
Most working residents leave Burgin for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lexington-Fayette urban county (21%), Harrodsburg (16%) and Danville (11%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Burgin3%
Lexington-Fayette urban county21%
Harrodsburg16%
Danville11%
Nicholasville3%
20 mi
median commute distance
253
jobs based in Burgin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
24
paid flood claims since 1989
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Burgin has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring44–66°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–68°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Burgin is
Burgin tracks Kentucky closely on all 5 CDC measures.
5 measures vs. Kentucky
0 better5 too close to call0 worse
The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital
4.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Burgin for work
Where Burgin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
253jobs based in Burgin
3%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Burgin
4 notable people were born in Burgin.
About Burgin
City in Kentucky, United States
Burgin is a home rule-class city in Mercer County, Kentucky, in the United States. Its population was 979 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1877
- Population
- 979
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 892 ft
- ZIP code
- 40310
- Area code
- 859
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