About Burdett
Burdett, KS is a tiny community located in western Kansas with an estimated population of 216.
Officially, Burdett is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.
📰 Burdett News Today
- James Burdett Obituary May 6, 2010 milesfs.com · May 1
- Neill Burdett Obituary Dec 8, 2025 Cozine Memorial Group · Dec 8
- Judith "Judie" Lee Bauer's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information floralhaven.com · Apr 14
- Darin Hinnergardt Obituary The Hutchinson News · Mar 20
- First winter storm of 2026 dumps nearly foot of snow on parts of southwest Kansas KWCH · Jan 9
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What Makes Burdett Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- Positioned in western Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)216
Rank in state#385 of 626
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density831/sq mi
Coordinates38.1935, -99.5264