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Burke

A town of 3,181 people in Dane County, Wisconsin
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About Burke

Town in Wisconsin, United States
3,265Population
19.5 sq miArea
938 ftElevation

Burke is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,265 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Burke and Seminary Springs are in the town.

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Living in Burke

Housing in Burke

$544K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Burke home is worth about $544,000, up 1.5% in a year, 60% above the Wisconsin typical home.

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Health in Burke

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 88% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

16better than WI·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Unitypoint Health - MeriterMadison · 7.9 mi · ER
Children's Dental Center of Madison-East MadisonMadison · 2.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53704, 53532, 53718 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Burke →

Natural hazards in Burke

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Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Nearest: Lakeview LibraryMadison · 3.2 miles · 61 hrs a week

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