Burlington Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Burlington’s story
199 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1827Burlington is settled
BurlingtonWV
Travelers Rest · Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
94
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$211K
+3.7% in a year
Median age
43.3
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Burlington a good place to live?
58% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Burlington, above both West Virginia’s towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Burlington. Sloan-Parker House and Kuykendall Polygonal Barn is on the National Register of Historic Places. Burlington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Burlington stand out
Where Burlington beats most towns.
Small town
94 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Burlington: who provides what
Burlington is unincorporated, so Mineral County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPotomac Edison13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFountain PSDNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers66% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMineral CountyMineral County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia 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 hereMineral Clerk of the County CommissionMineral County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code2671026710 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burlington.
Natural hazards
Burlington faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in nearly three quarters of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Burlington, 85% come from inland flooding.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Burlington’s kids attend
Its one school is below. The public schools here belong to the Mineral County Schools. 90 students attend Burlington’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington PrimaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 90 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Burlington, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 23° on a January night to 88° on a July afternoon, with about 34 inches of snow a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring40–66°
Summer60–86°
Fall43–68°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Burlington home at about $211K
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 3.7% in value.
$211KZillow home value
Typical home value
Burlington$211K
West Virginia$177K
+3.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
A larger share of adults binge drink in Burlington than in most of West Virginia or the rest of the country
For adults in Burlington, the share who have high blood pressure is 38%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Burlington is ahead of West Virginia on 11 and behind on 2. Two figures for adults here: 30% have been diagnosed with depression, 20% report frequent mental distress. Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who had a checkup this year than Burlington.
| Burlington | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 44% | 35% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
11 better19 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Burlington | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.2% | 16.2% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| More binge drinkers | 17.8% | 14.1% |
Potomac Valley Hospital
6.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Burlington
15pages on Burlington
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Burlington
About 0 of every 100 Burlington residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
About Burlington
Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
Burlington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States, along U.S. Route 50 (also known as the Northwestern Turnpike) crossing Pattersons Creek. As of the 2020 census, its population was 131. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 26710
Questions about Burlington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Burlington, WV a good place to live?
Burlington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.