At a Glance
Median Income
$55,972
$24,209 per capita
Median Rent
$588/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
18.4% smoking rate
How Boardman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boardman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boardman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boardman residents earn a median household income of $55,972 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,209. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Education
4.5% of adults in Boardman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boardman has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,972
Per Capita$24,209
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$588
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$170,446
Housing Units91
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation84 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute36 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Boardman was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.