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Borger, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hutchinson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,398 Population 1,373/sq mi density
$59,031 Median Income $31,138 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $106,658 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 3,607 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,031 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Borger enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,090 ft (942 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density1,373/sq mi
Coordinates35.6594°N, 101.4024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHutchinson County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience36.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 42 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 48 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 46 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 104 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 35 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 109 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 47 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 144 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 48 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 56 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 53 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 112 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 148 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 107 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 92 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 97 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 48 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 48 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 92 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

733 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 30 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 98 km 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 83 km 1
May 29, 2001 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 50 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 65 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 75 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 64 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 54 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 27 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 87 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 86 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 26 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 59 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 92 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 62 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 41 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 44 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 39 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 21 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 44 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 72 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 43 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 100 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 91 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 9 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 0.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest

Borger has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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