The Town FilesBurkburnett, Texas
City in Wichita County · population 10,939 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,900
- Household income
- $66,308
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 40.9
Burkburnett is a city of 10,939 people in Wichita County, Texas. The median home is worth $151,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 78% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 74% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 70% of Texas towns.
How Burkburnett ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burkburnett is worth $151,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $66,308, which is more affordable than 72% of Texas towns. Median rent is $964 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burkburnett | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $964 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $66,308 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Burkburnett
| People | Burkburnett | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 16.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Burkburnett
July highs average 97.2°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 27.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burkburnett since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 26, 1962 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 209 times; the largest was 5.33 inches on May 22, 2020.
Severe weather in Wichita County since 1996
Wichita County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2021 | Fire | FM-5420: County Line Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Wichita County
Wichita County had 53,210 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,232 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Burkburnett itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Burkburnett
5 public schools with 2,824 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURKBURNETT H S | 9-12 | 918 | 13.3 |
| BURKBURNETT MIDDLE | 6-8 | 739 | 13.0 |
| I C EVANS EL | PK-2 | 609 | 16.0 |
| OVERTON RAY EL | 3-5 | 538 | 16.8 |
| GATEWAY STUDENT SUPPORT CTR | 10-12 | 20 | 3.3 |
Towns near Burkburnett
- Iowa Park, TX10.1 mi · 6,535 people · home $132,800
- Wichita Falls, TX11.9 mi · 102,316 people · home $156,800
- Henrietta, TX28.0 mi · 3,111 people · home $145,600
Burkburnett questions
Is Burkburnett, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burkburnett scores better for retirees than 74% of Texas towns and quieter than 49%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Burkburnett?
The median owner-occupied home in Burkburnett is valued at $151,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,308, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $964 a month.
What is the weather like in Burkburnett?
July highs average 97.2°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does Burkburnett get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burkburnett since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 26, 1962. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)