Burlington, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mineral County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
109 Population 89/sq mi density
$99,028 Median Income $31,092 per capita
$286,500 Home Value $216,510 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,028 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,500 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation750 ft (229 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates39.3370°N, 78.9222°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMineral County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience43.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 17, 2016.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 130 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 94 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 133 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 142 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 141 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 130 km
Jun 25, 2001 8 km S of Remington, Virginia M2.5 136 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 94 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 83 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 48 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 35 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 16, 1989 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 4, 1975 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 98 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 80 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 99 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 99 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 93 km
2014 CUB RUN RX 2,868 93 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 78 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 63 km
2012 NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE 1,986 86 km
2011 SMITH RUN FIRE 1,908 87 km
2010 HONE QUARRY 1,827 98 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 46 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 48 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 52 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 62 km
1995 SHENGAP 1,385 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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