At a Glance
Median Income
$70,750
$33,534 per capita
Home Value
$167,100
Zillow: $225,771
Median Rent
$850/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Borden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Borden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Borden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Borden residents earn a median household income of $70,750 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,534. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Borden is $167,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,771. Median rent is $850/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
26.3% of adults in Borden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Borden has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population880
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,750
Per Capita$33,534
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$4,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,100
Rent$850
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$225,771
Housing Units433
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation748 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Borden was founded in 1816.
The median home in Borden was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.