Burkburnett, TX: what USGS's seismic model says

Under the seismic model IBC and ASCE 7 use for new construction, Burkburnett is Category B. Low seismic hazard. Code requires basic seismic detailing (bracing, connections) but no special structural system restrictions. That puts Burkburnett in the 54th percentile nationally for seismic hazard - higher than 54% of the 4,875 US cities USGS was checked against here.

Burkburnett by the numbers

USGS's underlying values for Burkburnett: 0.092g peak ground acceleration, 0.175g at short period, 0.062g at 1 second. Within Texas alone, Burkburnett ranks 13 of 384 cities by seismic hazard - the 97th percentile in-state. Burkburnett has a population of about 11,101.

Retrofit economics for Burkburnett

A full earthquake retrofit typically runs $5,000-$10,000 nationally (around $7,000 typical), driven mainly by house size and foundation type, not by Texas specifically. California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant, which covers a large share of this cost, is a California-only program and does not apply in Texas.

Insuring against this, not just retrofitting

A Burkburnett homeowner cannot buy a standalone earthquake policy in most cases - it is added to an existing homeowners policy as an endorsement, so the place to start is a regular home-insurance quote.

Where Burkburnett's figures come from

Burkburnett's Category B and every number above trace to USGS's own ASCE 7-16 Design Maps service - see the methodology guide. See the category explainer for what Category B does and doesn't tell you about Burkburnett.