At a Glance
Median Income
$42,386
$21,160 per capita
Home Value
$61,100
Zillow: $172,166
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
16.3% smoking rate
How Borup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Borup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Borup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Borup residents earn a median household income of $42,386 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,160. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Borup is $61,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,166. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
7.1% of adults in Borup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Borup has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,386
Per Capita$21,160
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,100
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$172,166
Housing Units58
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation909 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute13 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Borup was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hector International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.