Burlington, Colorado facts for kids
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Burlington, Colorado
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South Lincoln Street in Burlington (2019)
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Location within Kit Carson County and Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Kit Carson |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Home rule municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.153 sq mi (5.575 km2) |
| • Land | 2.153 sq mi (5.575 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,167 ft (1,270 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,172 |
| • Density | 1,473.6/sq mi (568.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80807
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| Area code | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-10600 |
| GNIS ID | 2409946 |
Burlington is a town in Colorado, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Kit Carson County. A "home rule municipality" means the town has its own local government rules. In 2020, about 3,172 people lived here.
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History of Burlington
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Burlington was first planned in 1887. A man named Lowell set it up about a mile west of where it is today. But he picked the wrong spot and didn't own the land.
When the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad arrived in 1888, they built their train station at the current location of Burlington. So, everyone who had built homes and businesses in the "Old Burlington" moved them to the new, correct town site. Trains started running that same year.
About 12 miles northwest of Burlington, a place called "The Settlement" was created. It was settled by German immigrants from Russia. Many came from a town called Hoffnungstal. They built their farms and also churches, like Congregational and Lutheran ones.
Geography and Climate
Burlington is located on the High Plains in eastern Colorado. This area is mostly flat and open.
The city covers about 5.575 square kilometers (about 2.15 square miles) of land. There is no water within the city limits.
Burlington is important for travel because it's where Interstate 70 enters Colorado from Kansas. It's only about 12 miles (19 km) west of the Kansas state line.
Burlington's Climate
Burlington has a "cool semi-arid climate." This means it has hot, dry summers. Sometimes, there are heavy thunderstorms. Winters are cold and very dry.
Snow can be heavy sometimes, with about 33.7 inches (85.6 cm) of snow each year. But mostly, winter weather is dry. Temperatures can change a lot. Many winter afternoons can be warmer than 50°F (10°C). However, some mornings can drop below 0°F (-18°C).
| Climate data for Burlington, Colorado, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1903–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
85 (29) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
112 (44) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
99 (37) |
87 (31) |
81 (27) |
112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.6 (19.2) |
69.5 (20.8) |
79.8 (26.6) |
85.6 (29.8) |
92.0 (33.3) |
99.2 (37.3) |
101.3 (38.5) |
98.8 (37.1) |
95.6 (35.3) |
88.7 (31.5) |
76.5 (24.7) |
67.0 (19.4) |
102.2 (39.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.8 (6.6) |
46.2 (7.9) |
56.5 (13.6) |
64.0 (17.8) |
73.6 (23.1) |
85.2 (29.6) |
90.5 (32.5) |
87.9 (31.1) |
80.5 (26.9) |
67.4 (19.7) |
53.8 (12.1) |
44.0 (6.7) |
66.1 (19.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.6 (−0.8) |
32.6 (0.3) |
41.4 (5.2) |
48.8 (9.3) |
59.1 (15.1) |
70.3 (21.3) |
75.5 (24.2) |
73.3 (22.9) |
65.3 (18.5) |
52.0 (11.1) |
40.0 (4.4) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
51.7 (10.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.3 (−8.2) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
33.7 (0.9) |
44.6 (7.0) |
55.4 (13.0) |
60.5 (15.8) |
58.7 (14.8) |
50.0 (10.0) |
36.7 (2.6) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
18.2 (−7.7) |
37.2 (2.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −1.2 (−18.4) |
1.3 (−17.1) |
9.5 (−12.5) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
45.2 (7.3) |
52.8 (11.6) |
50.5 (10.3) |
36.9 (2.7) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
9.8 (−12.3) |
0.8 (−17.3) |
−6.3 (−21.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−23 (−31) |
−22 (−30) |
−3 (−19) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
36 (2) |
37 (3) |
20 (−7) |
−1 (−18) |
−8 (−22) |
−22 (−30) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.36 (9.1) |
0.59 (15) |
1.01 (26) |
2.00 (51) |
2.70 (69) |
2.80 (71) |
3.36 (85) |
2.69 (68) |
1.29 (33) |
1.42 (36) |
0.52 (13) |
0.51 (13) |
19.25 (489.1) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.3 (13) |
6.8 (17) |
5.8 (15) |
3.9 (9.9) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.7 (6.9) |
3.7 (9.4) |
5.2 (13) |
33.7 (84.96) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 3.1 (7.9) |
3.5 (8.9) |
2.7 (6.9) |
1.8 (4.6) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.9 (4.8) |
2.4 (6.1) |
3.0 (7.6) |
7.6 (19) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 64.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 16.4 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Burlington
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 146 | — | |
| 1900 | 183 | 25.3% | |
| 1910 | 368 | 101.1% | |
| 1920 | 991 | 169.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,280 | 29.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,280 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,247 | 75.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,090 | −7.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,828 | 35.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,107 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,941 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,678 | 25.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,254 | 15.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,172 | −25.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were about 4,191 people living in Burlington. These people lived in 1,478 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The population density was about 1,995.7 people per square mile (770.5 people per square kilometer). This tells us how crowded an area is.
Most people in Burlington were White (84.3%). There were also African American (6.2%), Native American (1.2%), and Asian (0.5%) residents. About 27.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About one-fourth of the people (25.2%) were under 18 years old. About 13.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Burlington was 36 years old.
The median income for a household was about $33,854 per year. This is the middle income for all households. About 14.8% of the people in Burlington lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
Education in Burlington
Burlington has its own public school system, called the Burlington Public School District RE-6J. This district includes three main schools:
- Burlington Elementary School
- Burlington Middle School
- Burlington High School
There are also some private schools in Burlington.
Media and News
Burlington has its own local newspaper called The Burlington Record. It comes out every week. You can find old copies of The Kit Carson County Record from 1910–1912 in the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection.
Radio Stations
Burlington also has several radio stations that broadcast from the town.
AM Radio
| Frequency | Callsign | Format | Notes |
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| 1140 | KNAB | Adult Standards/MOR |
FM Radio
| Frequency | Callsign | Format | Notes |
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| 88.1 | K201FK | Christian | This station relays KAWZ from Twin Falls, Idaho. |
| 89.5 | K208CH | Contemporary Christian | This station relays KTLF from Colorado Springs. |
| 104.1 | KNAB-FM | Country |
Special Places
- Kit Carson County Carousel: This is a very old and special carousel. It is listed as a National Historic Landmark, which means it's an important historical place in the United States.
Famous People from Burlington
Some notable people who have lived in or were born in Burlington include:
- Robert P. Kerr (1892–1960): A film director, actor, and writer.
- Mike Lounge (1946–2011): An engineer and astronaut.
- Beau McCoy (1980- ): A state legislator in Nebraska.
- Susan Phillips (1949- ): A state legislator in Missouri.
See also
In Spanish: Burlington (Colorado) para niños
