Burnham is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,046 at the 2020 census. Burnham has a Chicago ZIP code (60633) and was named for Telford Burnham, who drew its plat. There are two sections of Burnham. The westernmost section surrounds Torrence Avenue, a north–south street. Torrence Avenue leaves this part of Burnham via a bridge, with Chicago on the other side. The eastern section surrounds Burnham Avenue, another north–south street. This section of Burnham ends at Brainard Avenue, where the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago lies on the other side. Upon entering Chicago, Burnham Avenue becomes Avenue O.

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How Burnham ranks

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#18Highest graduation rate in IL #42Lowest depression in IL #94Most conserved land in IL All IL rankings →

Town numbers

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Area code708

Living in Burnham

Housing in Burnham

$160K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Burnham home is worth about $160,000, about the same as a year ago, 46% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Burnham

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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Burnham's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Burnham 2.3

Illinois 2.6

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Burnham 12.6

Illinois 15.6

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Burnham

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Most working residents leave Burnham for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (37%), Calumet City (3%) and South Holland (2%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Chicago

37%

Calumet City

South Holland

Lansing

3%Work in townlive and work in Burnham 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 688Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Burnham

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 36% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Illinois

2better than IL·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 7▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 5▼ 0 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.5%Fewer adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · better 15.1%Fewer binge drinkersIL 17.8% · better 16.7%More adults facing a utility shut-offIL 7.8% · worse

Care nearby

St. Catherine HospitalEast Chicago · 4.7 mi · ER

Tca Health - HegewischChicago · 0.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Burnham

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

6Does Burnham flood?paid flood claims since 1979 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Burnham MapBurnham vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Burnham

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Burnham has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 21°Winter

59° / 39°Spring

82° / 62°Summer

63° / 44°Fall