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Burlington, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Falls County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
54 Population 13/sq mi density
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
444 Violent Crime/100K 3,277 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
444 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation438 ft (134 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates31.0046°N, 96.9915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFalls County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.6 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 89 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 148 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 137 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 146 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 212 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 275 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 258 km
2008 Ike Category 2 161 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 300 km
2005 Rita Category 1 282 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 268 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 294 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 277 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 286 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 166 fatalities, 996 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 63 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 84 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 63 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 60 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 97 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 72 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 48 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 53 km 2
May 10, 1959 EF3 46 km 0
May 22, 1957 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 100 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 74 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 75 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 70 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 84 km
2011 C#491 3,616 74 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 70 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 78 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 97 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 75 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 74 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.9").

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