Burns Flat, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,954
Population
2,246/sq mi density
$41,974
Median Income
$24,008 per capita
$105,100
Home Value
$80,425 Zillow
$817
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
53
Violent Crime/100K
265 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,974 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Burns Flat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3547°N, 99.1750°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beckham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in |
Burns Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").