Burlington, Kansas

About Burlington

Burlington, KS is a small town located in eastern Kansas, home to 2,596 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Burlington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,154 residents per square mile.

📰 Burlington News Today

• Schedule - Burlington Wildcats (Burlington, KS) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 5
• Evan Elliott Isbell Obituary Aug 5, 2026 Adams Funeral Home and Crematory · Aug 5
• Sylvia Anne Metzger Obituary (2026) - Burlington, KS - Jones Funeral Home - Burlington Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• Burlington takes care of business, claims outright Pioneer League titles | North Central Kansas Basketball Standouts kshsaacovered.com · Feb 18
• Darrel R. Calahan Obituary Mar 30, 2026 Feuerborn Family Funeral Service · Mar 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Burlington Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Burlington — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Burlington

• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Coffey County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burlington

• Burlington RV Park reviews ★
• John Redmond Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Kelley Park reviews ★
• Dog Park reviews ★
• Otter Creek Recreation Area reviews ★
• Tree Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Burlington

• Burlington Elementary School
• Burlington High
• Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Coffey County Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Burlington

🏘️ Nearby Communities