Neighborhood in Burkburnett, Wichita County

Living in Central Burkburnett, Burkburnett

B

1st of 3areas in Burkburnett
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Burkburnett overall: B-

Central Burkburnett covers part of Burkburnett, TX, home to about 7,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Burkburnett. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe5.4 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care7.5 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
7,460
Median rent
$1,060
Median home value
$166,000
Household income
$78,200
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Central Burkburnett

Central Burkburnett is an area in Burkburnett with about 7,500 residents, homes built around 1972, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 26% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Burkburnett, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Central Burkburnett

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Burkburnett

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Burkburnett report card

Each grade compares Central Burkburnett with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,060, homes cost 2.1x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $78,200, 2.8% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 207 violent crimes per 100k, 476 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 16 min, 2.6% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Burkburnett compared with Burkburnett

Better than Burkburnett

  • Median household income: $78,20018% higher than Burkburnett ($66,308)
  • Average commute: 16 min10% lower than Burkburnett (17 min)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x8% lower than Burkburnett (2.3x)

Worse than Burkburnett

  • Median rent: $1,06010% higher than Burkburnett ($964)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%2 points higher than Burkburnett (17%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DOverton Ray ElementaryElementary, Burkburnett ISD0.5 mi
  • BBurkburnett MiddleMiddle, Burkburnett ISD1 mi
  • BBurkburnett High SchoolHigh, Burkburnett ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Central Burkburnett

Median rent in Central Burkburnett is $1,060 a month, 10% higher than the Burkburnett median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $166,000, 9% higher than the Burkburnett median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,096 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBurkburnettTexas
Median rent10% higher than Burkburnett$1,060$964$1,403
Median home value9% higher than Burkburnett$166,000$151,900$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Burkburnett2.1x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Burkburnett50%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Burkburnett70%69%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Burkburnett8.7%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Burkburnett197219731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,096
Mortgage payment
$909
Property tax
$187
Median rent, for comparison
$1,060

Based on a $166,000 home in Central Burkburnett, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBurkburnettTexas
Median household income18% higher than Burkburnett$78,200$66,308$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Burkburnett2.8%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Burkburnett19%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Burkburnett23%23%34%
Average commute10% lower than Burkburnett16 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Burkburnett2.6%2.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Burkburnett6.2%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Burkburnett94%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Central Burkburnett

Under 1823%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6438%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black1.9%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race5.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Burkburnett

  1. 2B-Northwest BurkburnettMedian rent $1,110
  2. 3C-North BurkburnettMedian rent $750

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSouthwest BryanBryan
  2. CSouth BrownwoodBrownwood
  3. B-Southwest Wichita FallsWichita Falls

Questions about Central Burkburnett

Is Central Burkburnett a good place to live?

Central Burkburnett covers part of Burkburnett, TX, home to about 7,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Burkburnett. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Burkburnett?

Median rent in Central Burkburnett is $1,060 a month, 10% higher than the Burkburnett median. The median home is worth $166,000, 9% higher than the Burkburnett median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Burkburnett.

What schools serve Central Burkburnett?

The closest rated public schools are Overton Ray Elementary (elementary, rated D), Burkburnett Middle (middle, rated B) and Burkburnett High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of Burkburnett that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.