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Burkburnett, Texas

Introduction to Burkburnett, Texas

Burkburnett, Texas is 13 miles N of Wichita Falls, Texas and 112 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Wichita county. The city is part of the Wichita Falls metro area. The population of Burkburnett is 10,927.

Burkburnett History

This site was originally settled in by ranchers as early as 1856. The community was then called Nesterville by some locals. The town had a small store and a population of just over 130 by 1880. Burkburnett was named in the honor of Samuel Burk Burnett, who owned the 6666 Ranch.

Burkburnett and nearby Attractions

  • Sand Beach Skate
  • Burkburnett RV Park
  • Central Church of Christ of Burkburnett
  • Freeman Park
  • Kell House Museum
  • Wichita Falls Railroad Museum

Things To Do In Burkburnett

Golfers can enjoy a round at the River Creek Park Golf Course. There are also several parks, which are great places to plan trips with friends and family members.

Burkburnett Transportation

Air transportation in the city is provided by Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport.

Burkburnett Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by Midwestern State University, Cameron University and Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

High Points

Burkburnett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBurkburnett Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Burkburnett Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Burkburnett Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Burkburnett, TX

Comparing Burkburnett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better58
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78
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