The Town FilesBurgin, Kentucky
City in Mercer County · population 979 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,000
- Household income
- $77,585
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 36.5
Burgin is a city of 979 people in Mercer County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $193,000, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 94% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 87% of Kentucky towns.
How Burgin ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burgin is worth $193,000, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $77,585, which is more affordable than 76% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $971 a month. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burgin | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,000 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $971 | $837 |
| Median household income | $77,585 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Burgin
| People | Burgin | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Burgin
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burgin since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 82 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 25, 2015.
Severe weather in Mercer County since 1996
Mercer County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Mercer County
Mercer County had 6,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,248 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Burgin itself the ACS puts it at 0.2%.
Public schools in Burgin
2 public schools with 506 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgin Independent School | PK-12 | 506 | 13.0 |
| North Point Education Center | 15-15 | — | — |
Towns near Burgin
- Harrodsburg, KY4.9 mi · 9,064 people · home $154,200
- Danville, KY8.2 mi · 17,234 people · home $207,600
- Wilmore, KY9.9 mi · 5,999 people · home $248,900
- Junction City, KY12.0 mi · 2,268 people · home $117,100
- Perryville, KY12.8 mi · 782 people · home $144,800
- Lancaster, KY13.8 mi · 3,899 people · home $175,300
- Nicholasville, KY14.1 mi · 31,093 people · home $226,800
- Stanford, KY16.7 mi · 3,640 people · home $155,000
Burgin questions
Is Burgin, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burgin scores better for retirees than 87% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 94%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Burgin?
The median owner-occupied home in Burgin is valued at $193,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,585, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $971 a month.
What is the weather like in Burgin?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 11.5 inches of snow.
Does Burgin get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burgin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)