At a Glance
Median Income
$46,406
$31,538 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $86,092
Violent Crime
210/100K
315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Bogue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bogue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bogue a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bogue residents earn a median household income of $46,406 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,538. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 113 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bogue is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,092. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Bogue reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 315/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Bogue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bogue has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,406
Per Capita$31,538
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$186M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$86,092
Housing Units98
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property315/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,049 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute16 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bogue was founded in 1888.
The median home in Bogue was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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