Burnham, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,978
Population
2,139/sq mi density
$55,708
Median Income
$26,142 per capita
$146,400
Home Value
$160,336 Zillow
$1,183
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$55,708 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $1,183/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6395°N, 87.5450°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in |
Burnham has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").