Burns Flat, Oklahoma
Town · Population 1,916 · #148 in Oklahoma
About Burns Flat
Burns Flat is a small town in western Oklahoma counting 1,916 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Burns Flat is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,202 residents per square mile.
📰 Burns Flat News Today
- Investigation into traffic stop leads to charge against Burns Flat police chief KOCO · Jul 31
- All Burns Flat EMS staff resigning June 1, citing burnout and low wages KFOR · May 26
- Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark Rebranded, Renamed ‘Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport’ oklahoma.gov · Apr 20
- Oklahoma takes new steps to host multi-million dollar spaceplane at Burns Flat Oklahoma Voice · Dec 15
- Burns Flat EMS shutting down after crews resign KOKH · May 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Burns Flat Unique
- The only place in America named Burns Flat — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Burns Flat
- Kick Off Nutrition (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burns Flat
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Burns Flat
- BURNS FLAT-DILL CITY HS
- WILL ROGERS ES
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,916
Rank in state#148 of 591
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density2,202/sq mi
Coordinates35.3547, -99.1750