The Town FilesBurneyville, Oklahoma
Community in Love County · population 815 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,900
- Household income
- $73,558
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 45.2
Burneyville is a community of 815 people in Love County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $162,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 92% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 78% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 71% of Oklahoma towns.
How Burneyville ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burneyville is worth $162,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $73,558, which is more affordable than 64% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,095 a month. 86.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burneyville | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,095 | $830 |
| Median household income | $73,558 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 86.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.8% | — |
Who lives in Burneyville
| People | Burneyville | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 18.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 86.0% |
Weather in Burneyville
July highs average 93.7°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 39.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burneyville since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2024 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 21, 1996.
Severe weather in Love County since 1996
Love County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Love County
Love County had 5,528 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,857 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Burneyville itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Burneyville
3 public schools with 410 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TURNER ES | PK-8 | 246 | 20.5 |
| TURNER HS | 9-12 | 90 | 15.0 |
| SIVELLS BEND EL | PK-8 | 74 | 10.6 |
Towns near Burneyville
- Marietta, OK10.1 mi · 2,719 people · home $113,600
- Muenster, TX17.1 mi · 1,536 people · home $270,700
- Lindsay, TX17.6 mi · 1,045 people · home $352,300
- Saint Jo, TX18.9 mi · 881 people · home $159,400
- Gainesville, TX19.2 mi · 17,394 people · home $177,000
- Nocona Hills, TX19.9 mi · 637 people · home $231,300
- Lone Grove, OK20.2 mi · 4,993 people · home $204,900
- Wilson, OK20.7 mi · 1,399 people · home $102,500
Burneyville questions
Is Burneyville, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burneyville scores better for retirees than 71% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 92%. 27.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Burneyville?
The median owner-occupied home in Burneyville is valued at $162,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,558, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,095 a month.
What is the weather like in Burneyville?
July highs average 93.7°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Burneyville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burneyville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2024. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- 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)