Burlingame kansas city hall, 2009
Burlingame’s story
171 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1855Burlingame is settled
BurlingameKS
Photo: Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
925
2025 Census estimate · −3.8% since 2020
Typical home
$185K
+1.5% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
45.0
years
Jobs based here
137
A commuter town
Is Burlingame a good place to live?
Burlingame’s average trip to work is 43 minutes, where Kansas’ towns sit at 20 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 152 Kansas towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Burlingame. Burlingame has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Burlingame stand out
Where Burlingame beats most towns.
Small town
925 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Burlingame: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burlingame, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of BurlingameEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Burlingame water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Burlingame’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOsage County ClerkOsage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code6641366413 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burlingame.
Work & commute
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Burlingame’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Burlingame for work: only 4% work in town. At $60,000, Burlingame’s median household income is against $73,000 in Kansas’ towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Topeka (33%), Overland Park (4%) and Osage City (4%).
4%work in town
| Burlingame | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Burlingame4%
Topeka33%
Overland Park4%
Osage City4%
Lawrence3%
23 mi
median commute distance
137
jobs based in Burlingame
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Burlingame faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 2007, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Burlingame.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingIce stormsTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2007
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Burlingame’s typical home value is about $185K
The typical Burlingame home is worth about $185,000, up 1.5% in a year, 25% below the Kansas typical home. The median rent in Burlingame is $683 a month.
$185KZillow home value
| Burlingame | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $683 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Burlingame$185K
Kansas$246K
+1.5%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Burlingame
Burlingame has chilly winters and warm summers. Burlingame’s July high is 90°F.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–43°
Spring43–66°
Summer66–88°
Fall45–68°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Burlingame is
Burlingame beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 43% of Burlingame adults have obesity.
| Burlingame | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Burlingame | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.4% | 11.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| More smokers | 17.7% | 14% |
VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System
19.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 564 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sumner Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Burlingame
18pages on Burlingame
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Burlingame; the nearest are
Rasmussen University-KansasUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Topeka18.5 mi$17,160 tuitionWashburn UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Topeka20.8 mi$9,945 in-state tuitionFlint Hills Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Emporia31.1 mi$6,400 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Burlingame residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Burlingame for work
Where Burlingame’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
137jobs based in Burlingame
4%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Burlingame
6 notable people were born in Burlingame.
M
Maurice G. MehlAmerican herpetologist · 1887–1966
R
Ron ThornburghAmerican politician · born 1962About Burlingame
City in Osage County, Kansas
Burlingame is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 971.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1855
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,073 ft
- ZIP code
- 66413
- Area code
- 785
Questions about Burlingame
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Burlingame, KS a good place to live?
Burlingame has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Burlingame, KS known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Earl Wilbur Sutherland, Jr. and Victor Murdock.