Burns Flat Authority

Burns Flat is a lower-income small town of 1,857 with home prices 1.9× below the Oklahoma median.

Burns Flat, Oklahoma

Population in Burns Flat stands at 1,857 — placing it among the smaller communities of Washita County, Oklahoma. Households here earn a median of $45,446.

Definition and scope

Burns Flat is a chartered municipality within Washita County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Weatherford, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Burns Flat has approximately 1,857 residents. The median age is 35.0 years. Roughly 49% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $106,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 72.7%
• Black or African American: 1.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
• Asian: 0.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Burns Flat is $45,446. Poverty rate stands at 25.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.5%. Educational attainment: 13.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Burns Flat:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Clinton Sherman Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Washita County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Burns Flat sits at an elevation of 1,899 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.