Bogata is a small town of 1,068 in Texas, with a median household income of $34,375
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bogata stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bogata is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bogata city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Bogata's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bogata costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bogata, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$755
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bogata's violent crime rate is 108.1 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.1 /100k
Property Crime
274.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bogata is served primarily by RIVERCREST ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bogata, TX
National Avg
School District
RIVERCREST ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bogata sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Bogata's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bogata roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,200 and median rent is $755/month.
Bogata's violent crime rate is 108.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 274.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bogata are operated by RIVERCREST ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bogata, TX has a population of 1,068, a median household income of $34,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bogata averages 53.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bogata, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75417.
The population of Bogata, Texas is 1,068 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bogata: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $104,200, median household income $34,375, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bogata side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
