169 years in pictures
Census counts: 118 in 1860, 2,634 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 5 maps from 1885 on.
- 1857Burlington Township is founded
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Burlington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Burlington Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 118 in 1860, 2,634 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 5 maps from 1885 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burlington Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Burlington Township.
Paid flood insurance claims in Burlington Township since 2019: one. Expected losses in Burlington Township break down as 58% from inland flooding and 11% from lightning.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The average commute in Burlington Township is 25 minutes. Employers in Burlington Township shed 98 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 21. The town’s median household income is $123,000, against $73,000 in Kansas’ towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns; by contrast, for residents locally, the share who live below the poverty line is 4.8%.
| Burlington Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its typical July afternoon high stands at 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Burlington Township, 29% of adults get no exercise outside work. Of 32 CDC measures, Burlington Township beats the Kansas average on 1 and trails it on 9. 17% of adults in Burlington Township smoke cigarettes; 29% feel lonely.
| Burlington Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Burlington Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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None within 15 miles of Burlington Township; the nearest are
About 12 of every 100 Burlington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
Where Burlington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States
Burlington is a city in and the county seat of Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,634.
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Burlington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.