Booker, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,283 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,569 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$647 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$766 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lipscomb County
2
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lipscomb County
2
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 35
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 2 3 47
Apr 2 0 55
May 3 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 3 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 1 46
Dec 1 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 12% of residents leaning left and 85% leaning right.

Liberal (12%) (86%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 87, TX
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Schools

Booker Jh/Hs
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Kirksey El
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Darrouzett Schools
12 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Seward County Community College
47 miles, N • 1.9 star
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
62 miles, NW • 1.9 star
High Plains Technology Center
62 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ochiltree General Hospital
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
102 miles, N • 1 star
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
177 miles, S • 1 star
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