BurlingtonIL
A town of 425. Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns.
What makes Burlington stand out
The thing Burlington does most differently from other towns.
425 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Burlington beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Burlington | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.2% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.9% | 7.6% |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Burlington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Burlington
Most working residents leave Burlington for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (9%), Elgin (8%) and St. Charles (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
0.2% of Burlington is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve | — | 146 |
| 2. Panther Field | — | 17 |
| 3. Burlington Park | — | 6 |
Homes in Burlington sell for about $295K
The median sale price was $295,000 in March 2026.
About Burlington
Village in Illinois, United States
Burlington is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 429 as of 2022 estimates. It was incorporated as a village on November 6, 1990.
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- Population
- 535
- Area
- 7.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 925 ft
- ZIP code
- 60109