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Burlington, Kansas
Burlington is a city of 2,605 people in Coffey County, Kansas, founded in 1870.
Why visit Burlington
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Burlington Carnegie Free Library, Burlington Opry, Burlington RV Park and Kelley Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Burlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burlington
Burlington is a city in and the county seat of Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,634.
From the Wikipedia article Burlington, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Burlington Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Carnegie library in Kansas, United States of America
Burlington Opry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Movie theater in Burlington, Kansas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Burlington RV Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Burlington RV Park is a full hook-up park with complete City utilities, including water, sewer, electricity and trash pickup. Free Wi-Fi...
1420 Hudson Street, Burlington
Kelley Park
Park · 0.6 mi
Park is in the city of Burlington. It has 4 sites up front and an additional 16 sites further back in the park. It has restrooms,...
625 S 3rd St, Burlington
Restaurants and cafes3
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
Sonic Drive Thru
1105 North Fourth, Burlington
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Where to stay1
History
Burlington was founded in 1857. It was named after Burlington, Vermont, the native home of one of its founders.
The first post office in Burlington was established in 1858, when it was removed from the now extinct town of Hampden.
The population increased significantly as Wolf Creek Generating Station was constructed from 1977 to 1985. During those years, Burlington was ‘the place to go’ drawing large crowds from nearby towns.
In May 1989, a $2.1 million recreation center was completed. In the early 1990's, the Burlington Recreation Center was the 'the place to go' with a large customer draw from nearby towns of Leroy, Gridley, Lebo, and Waverly. By the early 2000's, with newer and more desirable developments, the facility began to wane. Also safety concerns due to rising crime in the surrounding neighborhood gave the facility an unsafe reputation. In 2015, it was announced the facility would close due to rising costs and low attendance. Ultimately it was white flight and migration to the suburbs that resulted in the failure of the facility.
From the History section of Burlington, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Burlington
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 19°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 23°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for John Redmond Lake (4 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
Coffey County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Coffey County Airport (UKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- New Strawn 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- LeRoy 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Gridley 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Hartford 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Waverly 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Lebo 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Emporia 28 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Ottawa 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Baldwin City 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Auburn 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 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
- PlazaTheaterBurlingtonKS2-7-15-15, ShameraKane, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carnegie Free Library, Burlington, Kansas, Shamera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carnegie Free Library, Burlington, Kansas (corner view), Shamera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office, Burlington, KS, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
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