Burnet, Texas, serves as both a city and the county seat of Burnet County in the United States.

Burnet is situated in the heart of Burnet County, just a mile west of the watershed divide between the Brazos and Colorado Rivers. Austin, the state capital, is approximately 54 miles southeast of Burnet, a drive that takes around 60 to 90 minutes via U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 29. Burnet is also 36 miles west of Georgetown and Interstate Highway 35, accessible via State Highway 29, and 100 miles north of San Antonio on U.S. Highway 281.

Burnet’s climate is marked by sweltering summers and relatively mild winters, with a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) according to the Köppen classification. The area experiences temperatures above 90 °F (32 °C) throughout the year, with some months reaching even higher levels of heat.

The Burnet Bulletin newspaper has been in operation since 1873, providing vital information to the community and serving as the official publication for the city and Burnet County.

According to the 2020 US Census, the population of the city was 6,436, with 2,142 households and 1,363 families calling it home.

Key employers in Burnet consist of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, Entegris (a company that produces materials for the semiconductor and flat panel industry), Burnet County government, Seton Highland Lakes Hospital, a substance abuse facility run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the City of Burnet government, H.E.B. grocery store, Sure Cast, Hoover Companies, Southwestern Graphite Co., Whataburger, Bilbrough Marble Co., Lone Star Industries, and Dash Covers, Inc.

The educational needs of Burnet are met by Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, which also houses the esteemed Burnet High School Bulldogs.

Two main highways serve Burnet.

Burnet, Texas, is situated along U.S. Highway 281, which runs north-south through the picturesque Hill Country. The town is conveniently located just 22 miles north of Lampasas and 13 miles south of Marble Falls, with easy access to San Antonio, only 100 miles to the south.

State Highway 29, an east-west route, connects Burnet to Llano, 30 miles to the west, and Georgetown, 36 miles to the east. This highway also intersects with Interstate 35 in Georgetown, providing a direct route to the state’s capital city.

Burnet and its surrounding area offer a variety of attractions for visitors to enjoy. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the Highland Lakes, Longhorn Cavern, and Inks Lake State Park, while history buffs will appreciate the Historic Burnet Square, the Highland Lakes Air Museum, and the Fort Croghan Museum and Grounds. For a unique experience, take a ride on the Vanishing Texas River Cruise or visit the Hill Country Motorheads Vintage Motorcycle Museum. Families can enjoy Spider Mountain Bike Park, Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, and Delaware Springs Golf Course. And for a nostalgic adventure, hop aboard the Austin Steam Train Association’s Hill Country Flyer.

Attractions in the Burnet area include the Highland Lakes, Longhorn Cavern, Inks Lake State Park, the Historic Burnet Square, the Highland Lakes Air Museum, Hill Country Motorheads Vintage Motorcycle Museum Fort Croghan Museum and Grounds, the Vanishing Texas River Cruise, Hamilton Creek Park, Spider Mountain Bike Park, Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, Delaware Springs Golf Course, and the Austin Steam Train Association’s Hill Country Flyer.

Distinguished Individuals
Doak Field, a skilled football player who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Cardinals.
Stephen McGee, a talented football player who played for Texas A&M University and the Dallas Cowboys.
Andrew Moses, a dedicated military officer who rose to the rank of major general in the United States Army.
Jordan Shipley, a gifted wide receiver who played for The University of Texas at Austin and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Logan Vandeveer, a respected leader and pioneer in Burnet County, who played a key role in establishing the county and its county seat.