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Borger.
About
Life in Borger
Borger is a community of 12,398 people in Texas. The median household income is $61,583, median rent runs about $910 per month, and median home values are around $103,000. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Borger at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
85.9%
of households
Population Growth
-5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Borger: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Borger, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (89.4%), and 16.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Borger
In Borger, rent runs 35% below the TX average, and home values are 64% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,582
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
31.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $106,980 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Borger
Unemployment in Hutchinson County, which includes Borger, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Borger: Hutchinson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hutchinson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Borger Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.5 min avg
How Borger residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Borger, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
Regional airport · few flights402k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Borger runs 47% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
485.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,490.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Borger Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
67.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hutchinson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hutchinson County, which includes Borger, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | High Wind | $40,700 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2023 | 27 | High Wind | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 41 | Drought | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 29 | High Wind | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 28 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hutchinson County, county-wide
Air Quality16 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Potter County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Borger) is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
16
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
19
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Potter County, TX (33 mi away)
Climate94°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Borger has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.5"
Annual Snowfall
15.0"
Hot Days/Year
82
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
93
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
67
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 27°F | 0.73" |
| Feb | 59°F | 29°F | 0.57" |
| Mar | 68°F | 37°F | 1.33" |
| Apr | 76°F | 44°F | 2.01" |
| May | 84°F | 54°F | 2.71" |
| Jun | 93°F | 63°F | 2.84" |
| Jul | 95°F | 68°F | 2.98" |
| Aug | 93°F | 66°F | 3.73" |
| Sep | 87°F | 59°F | 1.78" |
| Oct | 76°F | 47°F | 1.99" |
| Nov | 64°F | 35°F | 0.93" |
| Dec | 53°F | 27°F | 0.86" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Borger
Borger has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.1%
of residents
Golden Plains Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Borger
Borger's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Borger
Borger has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayLake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
16 mi awayWashita Battlefield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Borger
Hutchinson County Library
625 Weatherly St, Borger
Cities Near Borger
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Borger FAQ
Is Borger, Texas affordable?⌄
Borger's median rent is $910/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,583/year. Median home value is $103,400.
Is Borger, Texas safe?⌄
Borger's violent crime rate was 486 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1491 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Borger, Texas?⌄
Hutchinson County, which includes Borger, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Borger, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Borger is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $910/month and median household income is $61,583/year. The median home value is $103,400. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Borger, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Borger is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from