At a Glance
Median Income
$59,031
$31,138 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $106,658
Median Rent
$833/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
871/100K
3,607/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Borger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Borger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Borger a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Borger residents earn a median household income of $59,031 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,138. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Borger is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,658. Median rent is $833/month, with 26.9% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Borger reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,607/100K. The murder rate is 15.4/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Borger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Borger has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population12,398
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,373/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,031
Per Capita$31,138
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$10,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$833
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$106,658
Housing Units6,130
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent871/100K
Property3,607/100K
Murder15.4/100K
Assault771/100K
Burglary963/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,090 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Borger was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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