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Burley.
About
Life in Burley
Burley is a community of 11,721 people in Idaho. The median household income is $67,468, median rent runs about $984 per month, and median home values are around $231,300. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Burley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Foreign-Born
13.3%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Burley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (79.2%), and 24.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
50.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Burley
In Burley, rent runs 21% below the ID average, and home values are 45% below the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,204
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $332,143 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below ID average
Unemployment in Burley
Unemployment in Cassia County, which includes Burley, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
Burley: Cassia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cassia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Burley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.2 min avg
How Burley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burley, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF)
Regional airport · few flights34k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Cassia County Sheriff's Office, which covers Burley, runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
696.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Cassia County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
43.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cassia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cassia County, which includes Burley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | High Wind | $36,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 30 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Storm | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 13 | Winter Storm | $40,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Wildfire | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cassia County, county-wide
Air Quality26 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Twin Falls County, ID (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 46 miles from Burley) is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
26
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Twin Falls County, ID (46 mi away)
Climate84°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burley has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.3"
Annual Snowfall
20.5"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
146
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 1.05" |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 0.69" |
| Mar | 53°F | 30°F | 1.02" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 1.09" |
| May | 69°F | 43°F | 1.69" |
| Jun | 78°F | 49°F | 0.78" |
| Jul | 88°F | 55°F | 0.26" |
| Aug | 87°F | 53°F | 0.40" |
| Sep | 77°F | 45°F | 0.66" |
| Oct | 63°F | 36°F | 0.80" |
| Nov | 48°F | 27°F | 0.80" |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 1.06" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burley
Burley has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Cassia Regional Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Rupert
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burley
Burley's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Minidoka National Historic Site, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burley
Burley has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Minidoka National Historic Site (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Minidoka National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayCity Of Rocks National Reserve
National Reserve
33 mi awayCraters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
49 mi awayHagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burley
Burley Public
1300 Miller Ave, Burley
Cities Near Burley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Burley FAQ
Is Burley, Idaho affordable?⌄
Burley's median rent is $984/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,468/year. Median home value is $231,300.
Is Burley, Idaho safe?⌄
Burley is policed by the Cassia County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 696 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burley, Idaho?⌄
Cassia County, which includes Burley, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Burley, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Burley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $984/month and median household income is $67,468/year. The median home value is $231,300. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burley, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Burley is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from