City safety & data profile

BurlingtonIA

Burlington, IA is a 25K-resident city in Des Moines County with a median household income of $59,000.

Des Moines County, Iowa. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Burlington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Burlington has a population larger than 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $114,300.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$59,000
Median income
$114,300
Median home
13.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Burlington

Burlington posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities

Where Burlington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,000 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Burlington, IA beyond the headline numbers

Burlington sits inside Des Moines County, Iowa, at roughly 40.81°N, -91.11°W. Population 25,410, $59,000 median household income. Median home value $114,300, median rent $924. Poverty rate 13.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Burlington's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 35.8%, then obesity at 35.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Burlington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
25,410
Burlington
Median Income
$59,000
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$114,300
-50% vs avg
Median Age
42.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Des Moines County) - Burlington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
38K-5%
Median Income
$62,928+48%
Median Home Value
$136,500+45%
Poverty Rate
12.8%-7%
Unemployment
3.1%-64%

Economics

Economics indicators for Burlington, IA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$924/mo
Poverty Rate
13.2% -7% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.5%
Work From Home 5.1%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 82.1%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
35.8%
Obesity
35.5%
Short Sleep Duration
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
29.3%
Binge Drinking
19.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Current Smoking
16.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.3%
Diabetes
12.7%
Current Asthma
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.1%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Burlington, IA? ▼
Burlington, IA has a population of 25,410 people, located in Des Moines County, Iowa.
What is the median household income in Burlington? ▼
The median household income in Burlington, IA is $59,000 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
What is the median home value in Burlington? ▼
The median home value in Burlington, IA is $114,300. Median rent is $924/month.
What are the top health concerns in Burlington? ▼
The top health indicators in Burlington include High Blood Pressure (35.8%), Obesity (35.5%), Short Sleep Duration (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Burlington? ▼
The median age in Burlington, IA is 42.5 years. 22.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Burlington, IA is located in Des Moines County, Iowa. With a population of 25K and a $59,000 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Burlington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Burlington's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Burlington area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Burlington against Iowa peers on any ranking lens. Explore Iowa

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Des Moines County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.