The Town FilesBurlington Junction, Missouri
City in Nodaway County · population 521 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $90,600
- Household income
- $50,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 43.9
Burlington Junction is a city of 521 people in Nodaway County, Missouri. The median home is worth $90,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Missouri towns, better for cycling than 86% of Missouri towns, quieter than 78% of Missouri towns.
How Burlington Junction ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burlington Junction is worth $90,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $50,750, which is more affordable than 88% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $387 a month. 81.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burlington Junction | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,600 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $387 | $855 |
| Median household income | $50,750 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Burlington Junction
| People | Burlington Junction | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Burlington Junction
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 13.9°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burlington Junction since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 29, 1979 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 8, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 18, 2026.
Severe weather in Nodaway County since 1996
Nodaway County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Nodaway County
Nodaway County had 8,431 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,806 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Burlington Junction itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Burlington Junction
2 public schools with 237 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST NODAWAY R-I ELEM. | PK-6 | 142 | 14.2 |
| WEST NODAWAY HIGH | 7-12 | 95 | 10.6 |
Towns near Burlington Junction
- Maryville, MO12.6 mi · 10,633 people · home $189,400
- Tarkio, MO16.7 mi · 1,506 people · home $87,800
- Fairfax, MO18.6 mi · 648 people · home $90,500
- Clarinda, IA20.2 mi · 5,369 people · home $114,200
- Mound City, MO23.2 mi · 1,004 people · home $146,300
- Bedford, IA23.7 mi · 1,508 people · home $96,800
- Rock Port, MO24.7 mi · 1,278 people · home $115,600
- Shenandoah, IA26.8 mi · 4,925 people · home $116,700
Burlington Junction questions
Is Burlington Junction, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burlington Junction scores better for retirees than 42% of Missouri towns and quieter than 78%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Burlington Junction?
The median owner-occupied home in Burlington Junction is valued at $90,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,750, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $387 a month.
What is the weather like in Burlington Junction?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 18.2 inches of snow.
Does Burlington Junction get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burlington Junction since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 29, 1979. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)