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Burkburnett.
About
Life in Burkburnett
Burkburnett is a community of 11,012 people in Texas. The median household income is $65,796, median rent runs about $964 per month, and median home values are around $151,900. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Burkburnett at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Foreign-Born
3.5%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Burkburnett: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burkburnett, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.2%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.2%
of households
Married Couples
51.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Burkburnett
In Burkburnett, rent runs 31% below the TX average, and home values are 46% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,192
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $182,236 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Burkburnett
Unemployment in Wichita County, which includes Burkburnett, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Burkburnett: Wichita County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wichita County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Burkburnett Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.5 min avg
How Burkburnett residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burkburnett, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS)
Regional airport · few flights32k passengers boarded in 2025
- 120 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Burkburnett runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
206.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
476
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Burkburnett Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wichita County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wichita County, which includes Burkburnett, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $165,000 |
| 2024 | 34 | Excessive Heat | $7,000 |
| 2023 | 46 | Heat | $252,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Hail | $125,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Hail | $10,500 |
| 2018 | 22 | Drought | $30,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wichita County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Comanche County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 41 miles from Burkburnett) is typically good — 239 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
239
per year
Moderate Days
115
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Comanche County, OK (41 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burkburnett has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
27.9"
Annual Snowfall
3.1"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
59
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 30°F | 1.20" |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 1.40" |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 2.02" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 2.50" |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 3.81" |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 3.35" |
| Jul | 97°F | 72°F | 2.02" |
| Aug | 97°F | 72°F | 2.53" |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 2.99" |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 2.88" |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 1.63" |
| Dec | 56°F | 32°F | 1.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burkburnett
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Burkburnett's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Red River Hospital
Psychiatric · 12.2 mi away · Wichita Falls
United Regional Health Care System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Wichita Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burkburnett
Burkburnett's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Burkburnett (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 4,087 students · in-state tuition $10,580 · 53% graduate · median earnings $59,560 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burkburnett
Burkburnett has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burkburnett
Burkburnett Library
215 E 4th St, Burkburnett
Cities Near Burkburnett
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Burkburnett FAQ
Is Burkburnett, Texas affordable?⌄
Burkburnett's median rent is $964/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,308/year. Median home value is $151,900.
Is Burkburnett, Texas safe?⌄
Burkburnett's violent crime rate was 207 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 476 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burkburnett, Texas?⌄
Wichita County, which includes Burkburnett, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Burkburnett, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Burkburnett is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $964/month and median household income is $66,308/year. The median home value is $151,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burkburnett, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Burkburnett is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from