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Burlington, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,615
Population
1,162/sq mi density
$52,083
Median Income
$32,456 per capita
$134,100
Home Value
$177,746 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
354
Violent Crime/100K
1,297 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1933°N, 95.7454°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coffey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.0").