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Burlington, Iowa

Introduction to Burlington, Iowa

Burlington, Iowa, in Des Moines county, is located 56 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 157 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 26,839.

Burlington History

Burlington was founded in 1833 and is the county seat of Des Moines County. The city was originally inhabited by the Sac and Fox Indians. At that time, the area was called "Shoquoquon" meaning Flint Hills. In 1805, Lt. Zebulon Pike first arrived the area and hoisted the flag of United States for the first time in Iowa. In 1829, the American fur Company set up a post in the area. It was permanently settled in 1833. It was called Flint Hills in 1834. John . B. Gray first purchased land in this area and named the place as Burlington after his former home. In 1837, it was incorporated as a town. Burlington was reincorporated as a city in 1838.

Burlington and nearby Attractions

  • Apple Trees Museum
  • Geode State Park
  • Hawkeye Log Cabin
  • Joseph Smith Historic Center
  • Oquawka State Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Burlington

Tourists can visit the Des Moines County Historical Society during your free hours. You can also visit the Big River State Forest, Delabar State Park, and the Nauvoo State Park. There are amusement and theme parks in the city where one can spend their leisure. The city also includes a number of churches like the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Faith Presbyterian Church. The city also organizes the Des Moines County Fair, Heritage Days, and Memorial Jazz Fest every year.

Burlington Transportation

The Southeast Iowa Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Burlington Higher Education

The institutes that offer facilities of higher education include Western Illinois University, Augustana College, and Eastern Iowa Community College District.

High Points

Burlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBurlington Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBurlington Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Burlington Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Burlington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Burlington, IA

Comparing Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens94
Age of the Population84
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use29

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents103
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime31

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