Burlington, IA

Living in Burlington

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 48
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 36
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Schools 81
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Residents

25k Population -630 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$93k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$598 Median Monthly Rent +$184 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Burlington

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines County65

Property Crime in Burlington

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines County69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 1 7
Feb 28 2 6
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Burlington

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Burlington, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Burlington, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Burlington, IA

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Monmouth College
26 miles, E
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Knox College
40 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Burlington, IA

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Airports

Airports near Burlington, IA

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