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Where is Burley Located? - Burley is a city located in the Cassia County of Idaho, United States. Burley lies between 41.4731 Degrees North latitudes and 87.0611 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Burley Located?
Burley is a city located in the Cassia County of Idaho, United States. Burley lies between 41.4731 Degrees North latitudes and 87.0611 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Burley city is 11704 people and the city has a total area of 6.24 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
No Amtrak service; nearest station at Salt Lake City, Utah
Local Bus/Transit Service
South Central Transit regional service
Interstate 84 - Major east-west interstate connecting Burley with Boise, Twin Falls and Utah.
Idaho State Highway 27 - Links Burley with Paul, Rupert and central Minidoka County.
Idaho State Highway 24 - Provides regional access toward Minidoka National Historic Site and central Idaho.
Overland Avenue - Primary commercial corridor serving businesses, shopping and local neighborhoods.
Burley Municipal Airport - Supports general aviation and regional air transportation.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Burley, Idaho
Landmark Name
Type
Storybook Park
Community Park
Freedom Park
City Park
Cassia County Historical Museum
Museum
River's Edge Golf Course
Golf Course
Snake River
Natural Attraction
Lake Walcott State Park
State Park
Minidoka National Historic Site
Historic Site
Rupert Square
Historic District
Pomerelle Mountain Resort
Ski Resort
Freedom Park Splash Pad
Family Attraction
Colleges and Universities in Burley, Idaho
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
College of Southern Idaho - Burley Center
Public
Community College
Transfer and workforce education
Idaho State University - Twin Falls
Public
University
Health sciences programs
University of Idaho Extension - Cassia County
Public
University
Agricultural outreach
College of Southern Idaho
Public
Community College
Career and technical education
Cassia County Joint School District 151
Public
K-12 District
Public education services
Waterbodies in Burley, Idaho
Snake River, Lake Walcott, Milner Lake, Goose Creek, Cassia Creek, Marsh Creek, Lake Cleveland, Oakley Reservoir
Golf Courses in Burley, Idaho
River's Edge Golf Course, Rupert Country Club, Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course, Canyon Springs Golf Course, Clear Lakes Country Club, Jerome Country Club, Gooding Country Club, Burley Municipal Golf Practice Facility
Burley, Idaho - Key Historical Facts
Burley was established in 1905 following the expansion of irrigation projects that transformed southern Idaho into productive farmland.
The city was named after David E. Burley, an official with the Oregon Short Line Railroad.
The arrival of the railroad helped Burley become an important shipping center for agricultural products throughout the Magic Valley.
The construction of nearby Minidoka Dam and irrigation canals encouraged rapid settlement and economic development.
Agriculture, food processing, and dairy production have remained major contributors to the local economy for more than a century.
Today, Burley serves as the commercial center of Cassia County and is known for its outdoor recreation along the Snake River.
