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Burlingame, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
976 Population 1,109/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $31,314 per capita
$91,200 Home Value $179,565 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,524 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $666/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlingame experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,078 ft (329 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,109/sq mi
Coordinates38.7519°N, 95.8358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsage County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 85 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 105 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 103 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 99 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 148 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 105 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 103 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 138 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 95 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 101 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 106 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 146 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 104 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 110 km
Jan 15, 2022 5 km SW of Gypsum, Kansas M3.1 142 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 102 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 143 km
Jan 10, 2022 4 km ESE of Assaria, Kansas M3.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,336 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 20 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 45 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 87 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 94 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 94 km 2
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 50 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 84 km 3
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 86 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 91 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 49 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 62 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 88 km 1
May 21, 2011 EF3 31 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 21 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 80 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 17 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 81 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 70 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 93 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 73 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 76 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 42 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 31 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 96 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 69 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 98 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 72 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 93 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 76 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Burlingame has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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