Burgess is a census-designated place and former village in Barton County, Missouri, United States.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2), all land.

[7] Burgess is located adjacent to Mulberry, Kansas, just across the state line.

33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 20.0% of families and 17.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.