The Town FilesBurley, Idaho
City in Cassia County · population 11,704 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $231,300
- Household income
- $67,468
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 31.2
Burley is a city of 11,704 people in Cassia County, Idaho. The median home is worth $231,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks more vibrant than 87% of Idaho towns, more walkable than 83% of Idaho towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Idaho towns.
How Burley ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burley is worth $231,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $67,468, which is more affordable than 86% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $984 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burley | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,300 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $984 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $67,468 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Burley
| People | Burley | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 16.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 91.2% |
Weather in Burley
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 21.0°F. About 10.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.3 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burley since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 18, 1991 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 8, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 24, 2023.
Severe weather in Cassia County since 1996
Cassia County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cassia County
Cassia County had 12,443 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,757 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Burley itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Burley
8 public schools with 3,737 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,024 | 19.3 |
| WHITE PINE ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 608 | 19.0 |
| BURLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 571 | 18.4 |
| JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 563 | 20.9 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 492 | 20.5 |
| DWORSHAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 381 | 21.2 |
| CASSIA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 98 | 9.8 |
| CASSIA REGIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Burley
- Heyburn, ID2.2 mi · 3,700 people · home $237,800
- Rupert, ID8.2 mi · 6,082 people · home $205,200
- Kimberly, ID29.5 mi · 4,626 people · home $339,400
Burley questions
Is Burley, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burley scores better for retirees than 17% of Idaho towns and quieter than 22%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.2).
How much does a house cost in Burley?
The median owner-occupied home in Burley is valued at $231,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,468, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $984 a month.
What is the weather like in Burley?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 21.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.3 inches of precipitation a year and 22.3 inches of snow.
Does Burley get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 18, 1991. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- 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)