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Burlingame, KS
City in Osage County, Kansas.
Population
1,046
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,183
ZIP codes
0
Burlingame and its ZIP codes
Burlingame at a glance
- Burlingame is about 33 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,202 a year, 19% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,700 (60% below Kansas) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Burlingame, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlingame, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,202
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$86,700
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
43.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (148), Mexican Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Burlingame.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,766
2,913 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
How people get to work
Burlingame, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 43.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlingame, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
840
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlingame, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Burlingame
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScrantonCity | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Osage CityCity | 8.5 mi | 3.1 |
| CarbondaleCity | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| AuburnCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| LyndonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| OverbrookCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| AdmireCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| EskridgeCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| ReadingCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| OlivetCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| AllenCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| MelvernCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| QuenemoCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlingame, KS in?
- Burlingame is in Osage County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Burlingame, KS?
- About 1,046 people live in Burlingame, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlingame?
- Nearby places include Scranton (5.4 mi), Harveyville (7.4 mi), Osage City (8.5 mi), Carbondale (8.8 mi), Auburn (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023