Where is Burlington, Kentucky, USA?

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Where is Burlington Located? - Burlington is a city located in the Alamance County of Kentucky, United States. Burlington lies between 39.3742729 Degrees North latitudes and 76.7224727 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Burlington?: The Google Map showing the location of Burlington in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Where is Burlington Located?

Burlington is a city located in the Alamance County of Kentucky, United States. Burlington lies between 39.3742729 Degrees North latitudes and 76.7224727 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Burlington city is 17318 people and the city has a total area of 8.81 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Burlington, Kentucky Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityBurlington
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
State CapitalFrankfort
US RegionSouth
Latitude39.0270° N
Longitude84.7247° W
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Land Area10.62 sq mi
Water Area0.04 sq mi
Total Area10.66 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)17,318
Population Density1,631 per sq mi
ZIP Codes41005
Area Code859
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code21-10198
Congressional District4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Burlington, Kentucky

  • Florence, Kentucky - 5 mi Northeast
  • Hebron, Kentucky - 8 mi North
  • Union, Kentucky - 8 mi Southwest
  • Erlanger, Kentucky - 9 mi Northeast
  • Independence, Kentucky - 11 mi East
  • Walton, Kentucky - 13 mi South
  • Covington, Kentucky - 15 mi Northeast
  • Cincinnati, Ohio - 17 mi Northeast
  • Newport, Kentucky - 18 mi Northeast
  • Lawrenceburg, Indiana - 22 mi Northwest

Burlington, Kentucky Climate and Weather Overview

Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January40243.1
April65444.2
July87674.3
October68472.8
Annual654643.8
Climate Attribute Details
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 43.8 in
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 178 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskNo hurricane risk and moderate tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 15 in annually

Driving Distances from Burlington, Kentucky

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
FlorenceKentucky510 min
HebronKentucky812 min
UnionKentucky815 min
ErlangerKentucky915 min
IndependenceKentucky1118 min
WaltonKentucky1320 min
CovingtonKentucky1522 min
CincinnatiOhio1725 min
NewportKentucky1828 min
LexingtonKentucky831 hr 20 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Burlington, Kentucky

Transportation Details
Airport NameCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA CodeCVG
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysKentucky Route 18, Kentucky Route 237, Interstate 71/75 (nearby), Interstate 275
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Cincinnati, Ohio
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky)
  • Kentucky Route 18 - Main east-west corridor connecting Burlington with Florence, Union and surrounding Boone County communities.
  • Kentucky Route 237 - Provides access to Hebron, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Interstate 275.
  • Interstate 71/75 - Major north-south interstate serving the Cincinnati metropolitan area and located a few miles east of the city.
  • Interstate 275 - Beltway around Greater Cincinnati providing access to Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport - Located just north of Burlington and serves domestic and international travelers.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Burlington, Kentucky

Landmark NameType
Boone County Veterans Memorial ParkMemorial Park
Dinsmore HomesteadHistoric Site
England-Idlewild ParkRegional Park
Boone County ArboretumArboretum
Idlewild ParkCommunity Park
Big Bone Lick State Historic SiteState Historic Site
Creation MuseumMuseum
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Viewing AreaObservation Area
Rabbit Hash Historic DistrictHistoric District
Boone County FairgroundsEvent Venue

Colleges and Universities in Burlington, Kentucky

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northern Kentucky UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and professional programs
Gateway Community and Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Thomas More UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Beckfield CollegePrivateCollegeHealthcare and business programs
Boone County SchoolsPublicK-12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Burlington, Kentucky

Ohio River, Gunpowder Creek, Woolper Creek, Middle Creek, Bullock Pen Lake, Big Bone Creek, Banklick Creek, Licking River

Golf Courses in Burlington, Kentucky

Lassing Pointe Golf Course, Boone Links Golf Course, Traditions Golf Club, Meadowood Golf Course, World of Golf, Hickory Sticks Golf Club, Sugar Ridge Golf Club, Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club

Burlington, Kentucky - Key Historical Facts

  • Burlington was established in 1799 and became the county seat of Boone County shortly after the county was formed.
  • The community developed as an agricultural and trading center serving farms throughout northern Kentucky.
  • Its location near the Ohio River and later transportation routes supported steady commercial growth during the nineteenth century.
  • For much of its history, Burlington remained a small rural county seat before suburban development expanded from the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
  • The construction and growth of nearby Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport helped transform the local economy during the twentieth century.
  • Today, Burlington combines its historic courthouse district with modern residential neighborhoods, parks, and regional businesses.

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