What are the schools like in Burns Flat, OK?

Burns Flat is served primarily by BURNS FLAT-DILL CITY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Burns Flat?

The median household income in Burns Flat, OK is $52,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Burns Flat, OK?

Burns Flat has an average high temperature of 50.0°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.4 inches.

Burns Flat, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Burns Flat, OK affordable or expensive?

Burns Flat's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burns Flat is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,100 and the median rent is $781 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Burns Flat, OK?

Burns Flat has a violent crime rate of 53.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 265.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burns Flat, OK a Good Place to Live?

Burns Flat is a small town of 2,042 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $52,813 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Burns Flat stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burns Flat is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burns Flat city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Burns Flat's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burns Flat costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Burns Flat, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$781	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Burns Flat's violent crime rate is 53.0 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

53.0 /100k

Property Crime

265.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Burns Flat is served primarily by BURNS FLAT-DILL CITY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burns Flat, OK	National Avg
School District	BURNS FLAT-DILL CITY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burns Flat sees average highs of 50.0°F in January and 95.1°F in July, with 23.9 inches of annual precipitation and 6.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burns Flat, OK
Average High — January	50.0°F
Average High — July	95.1°F
Annual Precipitation	23.9"
Annual Snowfall	6.4"

Demographics

Metric	Burns Flat, OK	National Avg
Population	2,042	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dill City, OK 6 mi Foss, OK 7 mi Canute, OK 7 mi Bessie, OK 11 mi New Cordell, OK 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Burns Flat

Burns Flat, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73624

Burns Flat vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burns Flat, OK affordable or expensive?

Burns Flat's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Burns Flat roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,100 and median rent is $781/month.

What is the crime rate in Burns Flat, OK?

Burns Flat's violent crime rate is 53.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 265.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burns Flat?

Public schools in Burns Flat are operated by BURNS FLAT-DILL CITY. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burns Flat, OK a good place to live?

Burns Flat, OK has a population of 2,042, a median household income of $52,813, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Burns Flat?

Burns Flat averages 50.0°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.9 inches with about 6.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burns Flat?

Burns Flat, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73624.

What is the population of Burns Flat?

The population of Burns Flat, Oklahoma is 2,042 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burns Flat?

Key numbers for living in Burns Flat: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $102,100, median household income $52,813, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burns Flat side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.