About Burnett
Set in the eastern part of Wisconsin, Burnett is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Burnett is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.25 square miles.
📰 Burnett News Today
- How many people live in Burnett County, WI? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Donald Erstad's Memorial Wall Ryan Funeral Homes · Apr 28
- Extreme Fire Danger Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov) · Apr 22
- Burnett County Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Opinion | Not 'just an accident'; an elderly driver killed my child The Cap Times · Feb 6
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What Makes Burnett Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.25 sq mi
Coordinates43.5065, -88.7084