Burbank, Washington
Burbank is a community of 3,589 people in Walla Walla County, Washington.
Why visit Burbank
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Sacajawea State Park and Hood Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Burbank
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burbank
Burbank is a census-designated place (CDP) in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States, where the Snake River meets the Columbia. As of the 2020 census, Burbank had a population of 3,499. Named for Luther Burbank, the city is located just east of Pasco and Kennewick, across the Snake and Columbia Rivers, respectively. Burbank is part of the Tri-Cities, WA urban area, despite being located in the Walla Walla metropolitan area (which includes all of Walla Walla and Columbia counties).
From the Wikipedia article Burbank, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Sacajawea State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
State park of Washington State, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay2
History
Originally home to the Walla Walla tribe, who lived at the confluence of the Snake and the Columbia rivers.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through the location October 16, 1805 on their way to the Pacific Ocean.
A town was founded in 1907 along the river. It was named by the Northern Pacific Railway for Burbank Power & Water Company, which had been named for the famous horticulturist Luther Burbank.
A bridge built in 1921 over the Snake River connected the community with Pasco. This bridge burned in 1949, and was rebuilt in 1952.
From the History section of Burbank, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.8 mi
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Burbank
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 29°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 61°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 30°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kennewick Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Walla Walla County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides (Flood)
- 2015-07-21: Blue Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2009-03-02: Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Pasco 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Kennewick 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Richland 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- West Richland 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Benton City 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Umatilla 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Hermiston 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Stanfield 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Walla Walla 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Milton-Freewater 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sacajawea Museum - Pasco, WA, Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
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