BurkeNY
A town of 165. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
What makes Burke stand out
The thing Burke does most differently from other towns.
165 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Burke’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burke. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Burke beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Burke | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 6% |
| More smokers | 18.7% | 11.3% |
| More adults with obesity | 42.6% | 28.8% |
Most working residents commute out of Burke
Most working residents leave Burke for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Malone (35%), Chateaugay (6%) and Tupper Lake (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Burke has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 98 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Homes in Burke sell for about $95K
The median sale price was $95,000 in May 2026.
100% of working residents leave Burke for work
Where Burke’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Burke
Town in New York, United States
Burke is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,421 at the 2020 census, down from 1,465 at the 2010 census. The town is in the northeastern part of the county, northeast of Malone, the county seat. The town contains a village also named Burke.
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- Population
- 1,421
- Area
- 44 sq mi
- Elevation
- 726 ft