Burlington, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,165 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,842 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$616 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$837 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kit Carson County
2
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kit Carson County
3
Colorado
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 29
Feb 0 4 32
Mar 1 5 39
Apr 2 4 47
May 2 0 58
Jun 2 0 69
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 50
Nov 1 4 37
Dec 0 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Burlington Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 1star
Burlington High School
<1 miles, SW · 2.8star
Burlington Middle School
<1 miles, W · 1star
Bethune Public Schools
8 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Colby Community College
65 miles, E · 1.9star
Lamar Community College
87 miles, SW · 1.4star
Morgan Community College
103 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Goodland Regional Medical Center
30 miles, E · 3.2star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
127 miles, S · 1star
Denver International Airport
134 miles, NW · 5star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
139 miles, W · 1star
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