Burden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
548
Population
1,054/sq mi density
$54,261
Median Income
$23,129 per capita
$61,700
Home Value
$142,968 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,261 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,700 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Burden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,054/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3156°N, 96.7554°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Burden has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.0").