At a Glance
Median Income
$67,569
$28,002 per capita
Home Value
$141,400
Zillow: $160,507
Median Rent
$860/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
13.8% smoking rate
How Booker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Booker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Booker a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Booker residents earn a median household income of $67,569 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,002. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Booker is $141,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,507. Median rent is $860/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
23.2% of adults in Booker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Booker has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,283
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born29.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,569
Per Capita$28,002
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,400
Rent$860
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$160,507
Housing Units605
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation2,832 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Booker was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
29.9% of residents are foreign-born.