Burlington, Kentucky
Burlington is a community of 18,008 people in Boone County, Kentucky, founded in 1799.
Why visit Burlington
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Florence Y'all Water Tower, J.M. Aylor House and Meadowood Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Burlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burlington
Burlington is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Boone County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 17,318 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Burlington, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Florence Y'all Water Tower
Monument and historic site · 4.3 mi
Water tower in Florence, Kentucky, United States
Museums and landmarks2
J.M. Aylor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Boone County, Kentucky
Burlington Firefighters Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Dedicated in Loving memory of Donnie Kirkpatrick / Who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty (1962 - 1989) / My Got protect...
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes21
The Brass Ring Bourbon Bar
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
5991 Jefferson Street
Fr-Sa 19:00-00:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
1816 Patrick Drive, Burlington
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
9 more on the map.
History
Burlington was incorporated in 1824. However, today Burlington is unincorporated due to the annulment of the city charter in 1923. It is one of the two county seats in Kentucky that are unincorporated, along with Whitley City, the seat of McCreary County.
The county seat of Boone County, Burlington, was initially established on 74 acres, donated by John Craig and Robert Johnson, at the headwaters of the Allen's Fork. It went through various name changes, originally known as Craig's Camp after John Craig, then renamed Wilmington in 1800, and is now known as Burlington, a function of the request of the U.S. Post Office in 1816. Court was initially held in a log courthouse built in 1801, the same year the town was platted. In the initial layout of the town, the streets circled the central "Publick Square." It was this original town plan and square, designed by county surveyor Moses Scott, that would later contribute to the listing of Burlington as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Burlington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
From the History section of Burlington, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
Hopeful Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
5876 Veterans Way, Burlington
First Bible Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
6529 Rogers Lane, Burlington
Burlington Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
3021 Washington Street, Burlington
Burlington Baptist Family Center
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
3031 Washington Street, Burlington
Immanuel Baptist Church of Florence
Church · Baptist · 2.0 mi
7183 Old Pleasant Valley Way, Florence
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Erpenbeck Elementary School
School · 4.9 mi
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd, Florence
Healthcare2
Burlington Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
5555 North Bend Road, Burlington
Map of Burlington
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap 72421 (3 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
Boone County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-05-04: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Oakbrook 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Hebron 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Florence 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Francisville 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Union 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Erlanger 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Elsmere 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Villa Hills 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Delhi Hills 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Crescent Springs 8 mi east, about 13 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
- Burlington-kentucky-from-above, Unknown author, Public domain
- A. J. Aylor House, Keithsings57, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopeful Lutheran Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Florence Y’ALL Water Tower; Florence Mall; Florence KY, Larry Hachucka, CC BY-SA 4.0
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