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Burlington, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
202 Population 748/sq mi density
$62,969 Median Income $21,025 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $60,676 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density748/sq mi
Coordinates36.9002°N, 98.4234°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlfalfa County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 143 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 52 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 52 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 107 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 106 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 56 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 131 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 127 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 57 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 54 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 16 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 55 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 69 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 36 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 70 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 37 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 106 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 30 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 55 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 119 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 12, 2004 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 51 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 21 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 44 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 54 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 62 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 96 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 67 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 43 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 48 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 80 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 90 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 89 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 74 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 83 km
2022 217 18,293 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 78 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 98 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 68 km
2020 EWB 5,706 43 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 55 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 27 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 21 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 57 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 54 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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