Burlington, Iowa

Population 25,621

Burlington is located in Des Moines County, IA. The population is 25,621, making Burlington the largest city in Des Moines County.

There are 9 public schools in Burlington with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Burlington is moderate , and there are 149 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Burlington is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Burlington property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Burlington include Gulf Port, West Burlington and Carman Township.

Burlington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.1%

Crime Rate

50.51% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 230
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 805
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 230

Registered Offenders

76.71% Higher than national avg.
  • 149 offenders in Burlington
  • 58.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

27 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 13
  • Superfunds: 12
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Very High 5.3%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Burlington, IA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Burlington's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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29 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Burlington, IA issued 29 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Burlington, IA issued 30 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 30 permits, 26 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $581
  • 1 Bedroom: $664
  • 2 Bedrooms: $874
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,089
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,304

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Environmental Hazards

27 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Burlington, IA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Burlington, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Burlington, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.68°
  • February 27.83°
  • March 42.2°
  • April 53.18°
  • May 63.21°
  • June 72.73°
  • July 76.67°
  • August 73.6°
  • September 66.67°
  • October 54.98°
  • November 43.78°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Burlington, IA

Earthquakes
Burlington, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Burlington, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Burlington, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Burlington, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Burlington, IA: $40,381

Unemployment

Unemployment in Burlington is 5.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.11%
White Collar - 48.89%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

23 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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