At a Glance
Violent Crime
253/100K
2,378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Boys Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boys Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boys Ranch a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Boys Ranch reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,378/100K.
Education
100.0% of adults in Boys Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boys Ranch has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age16.7 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,393
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$404M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$166,525
Housing Units29
Rent Burden38.5%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property2,378/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,694/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,249 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+44.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Boys Ranch was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.