West Burlington, Iowa
West Burlington is a city of 3,189 people in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Why visit West Burlington
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theater, Westland 10 Theatre, Abiathar and Nancy White House and Aspen Grove Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in West Burlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Burlington
West Burlington is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States, adjacent to the Mississippi River city of Burlington. The population was 3,197 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article West Burlington, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Capitol Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Former movie theater and theater in Burlington, Iowa, United States
Little Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington
Museums and landmarks23
Abiathar and Nancy White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States
Aspen Grove Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Cemetery in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Augustus Caesar Dodge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
House in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Former train station in Burlington, Iowa, USA
Burlington Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Des Moines County, Iowa
Burlington station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Train station in Burlington, Iowa, US
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Freight House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building in Burlington, Iowa, USA
Des Moines County Court House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic courthouse in Burlington, Iowa, USA
Downtown Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Iowa, United States
Hedge Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Commercial building in Burlington, Iowa
Heritage Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Burlington, Iowa, USA
Hotel Burlington
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Hotel in Iowa, United States of America
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes31
All Star Maid-Rite Diner
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
112 West Division Street, West Burlington
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
19 more on the map.
Where to stay7
AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
628 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Burlington
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
2759 Mount Pleasant Street, Burlington
Churches and places of worship15
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries19
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
School · 0.8 mi
408 W Van Weiss Blvd, West Burlington
Healthcare10
Community Health Center West Burlington Medical & Dentaol Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1706 West Agency Road, West Burlington
Heritage Partner Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
1221 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington
Map of West Burlington
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burlington Muni Ap 72542 (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
Des Moines County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-08-25: Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-10-31: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Burlington 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- New London 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Fort Madison 16 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Wapello 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Carthage 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Monmouth 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Keokuk 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Hamilton 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Macomb 35 mi southeast, about 57 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
- German Methodist Episcopal Church - Burlington Iowa, Steve Wilson ( Loco Steve at Flickr ), CC BY 2.0
- Capitol Theater - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Darwin House - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS, AND NORTHERN FREIGHT HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burlington Fire-Police Station - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forney House - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St John Catholic Church - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Burlington - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Des Moines County Court House - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dodge House - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schramm Building - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Snake Alley overview - Burlington Iowa, Steve Wilson ( Loco Steve at Flickr ), CC BY 2.0
- McConnell Bldg - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SnakeAlley BurlingtonIA, Unknown author, Public domain
- First Congregational Church - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jagger-Churchill House 2 - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Burlington Public Library - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Methodist Episcopal Church - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hedge Block 1 - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lagomarcino-Grupe Company, Nyttend, Public domain
- Abiathar and Nancy White House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Port of Burlington Building - Burlington Iowa, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burlington Station 2014, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
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