[6] The town lies along State Route 59 between Gilt Edge and Covington.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.

20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Burlison has a post office, cotton gin, and a community center.

Town Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Burlison Community Center and are open to the public.