About Burns
Burns, KS is a tiny community located in central Kansas, home to 231 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Burns is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 679 residents per square mile.
📰 Burns News Today
- Thomas Burns Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Santa Fe, NM - Kansas City Star Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- John Edward Burns Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Howze Mort · Aug 9
- Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner's Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe Kansas City Chiefs · Jul 16
- Gary R Becker Obituary May 16, 2026 Petersen Family Funeral Home · May 16
- Trevor Cole Burns Obituary Apr 15, 2026 Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services · Apr 29
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What Makes Burns Unique
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Walter's Pumpkin Patch · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)231
Rank in state#376 of 626
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density679/sq mi
Coordinates38.0897, -96.8877