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Booker, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lipscomb County County
Booker, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Booker a Good Place to Live?
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 5.4% (50% 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 $139,053. 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.
Safety & Crime
Booker reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 381/100K.
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.