Burlington, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,165
Population
1,472/sq mi density
$59,842
Median Income
$36,434 per capita
$199,000
Home Value
$250,883 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
417
Violent Crime/100K
1,187 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,842 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,000 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,167 ft (1,270 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3042°N, 102.2715°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kit Carson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.2").