At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$44,014 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
Zillow: $261,102
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.4% smoking rate
How Boon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boon residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,014. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boon is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,102. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
27.8% of adults in Boon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$44,014
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$261,102
Housing Units39
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,372 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Boon was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.