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Borger, TX


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Borger, Texas

Introduction to Borger, Texas

Borger, Texas, in Hutchinson county, is 39 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas and 218 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 14,302 residents in the city.

Borger History

The land where the city of Borger stands today was first settled in permanently in 1898 by John F. Weatherly, a rancher. He built a dugout and named the town Granada. Weatherly opened a store in his ranch house in 1900, which later became the post office. The first Panhandle oil near the region was drilled on May 2, 1921. The city charter was adopted in October of 1926.

Borger and nearby Attractions

  • Hutchinson County Museum
  • Circle Roller Rink
  • D & D Amusement
  • Borger Parks Department
  • Quinn Studio & Gallery
  • Mesquite Park

Things To Do In Borger

Hutchinson County Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the region. The Borger Country Club includes an 18-hole golf course. The city's parks are well maintained and also make for great places to spend leisure time.

Borger Transportation

Amarillo International Airport is nearby.

Borger Higher Education

Frank Phillips College, Amarillo College and West Texas A & M University are nearby.

High Points

Borger strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Borger Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Borger Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Borger Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Borger Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Borger, TX

Comparing Borger to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men48
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime22

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