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Burlington, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
11,021
Population
1,428/sq mi density
$81,658
Median Income
$44,708 per capita
$268,300
Home Value
$343,302 Zillow
$967
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
54
Violent Crime/100K
787 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,658 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$268,300 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 762 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6752°N, 88.2719°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kenosha Regional (ENW) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").