Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Burlington’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, above both Michigan’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Burlington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Burlington beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 328 in 1880, a peak of 405 in 2000, 281 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1986 and 4 maps from 1918 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burlington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Burlington.
Most working residents leave Burlington for work: only 0% work in town. 13% of residents live below the poverty line in Burlington, above both the Michigan town median (8.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Burlington is $66,000.
| Burlington | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Burlington has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 17° and about 43 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Burlington beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 41% of adults have obesity in Burlington.
| Burlington | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| What stands out | Burlington | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.6% | 69% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
67% of Burlington households own their home.
| Burlington | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 67% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $914 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Burlington. Close and well known come first.
26 mi Theme parkAir Zoo11 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
13 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic
29 mi MuseumGilmore Car Museum87K visitors a year30 mi Theme parkFun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo
29 mi MuseumKalamazoo Institute of ArtsAir Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gilmore Car Museum: Kevin S. Forsyth, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: 72elyod, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Burlington; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Burlington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Burlington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Village in Michigan, United States
Burlington is a village in Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 281 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located within Burlington Township on M-60.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Burlington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
