Burkburnett is a small city of 10,979 in Texas, with a median household income of $62,143
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burkburnett 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:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Burkburnett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burkburnett 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: 88.9
Burkburnett's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burkburnett costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burkburnett, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$875
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,143
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burkburnett's violent crime rate is 224.7 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
224.7 /100k
Property Crime
781.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burkburnett is served primarily by BURKBURNETT ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burkburnett, TX
National Avg
School District
BURKBURNETT ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burkburnett sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 97.2°F in July,
with 27.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Burkburnett's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burkburnett roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,500 and median rent is $875/month.
Burkburnett's violent crime rate is 224.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 781.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burkburnett are operated by BURKBURNETT ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burkburnett, TX has a population of 10,979, a median household income of $62,143, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Burkburnett averages 54.7°F in January and 97.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.9 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burkburnett, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76354.
The population of Burkburnett, Texas is 10,979 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burkburnett: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $131,500, median household income $62,143, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burkburnett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
