What are the schools like in Booker, TX?

Booker is served primarily by BOOKER ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Booker?

The median household income in Booker, TX is $66,591 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Booker, TX?

Booker has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.2 inches.

Booker, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Booker, TX affordable or expensive?

Booker's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Booker is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,700 and the median rent is $869 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Booker, TX?

Booker has a violent crime rate of 92.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 154.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Booker, TX a Good Place to Live?

Booker is a small town of 1,398 in Texas, with a median household income of $66,591 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Booker stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Booker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Booker 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: 91.9

Booker's overall cost of living index is 91.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Booker costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Booker, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$869	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,591	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Booker's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.8 /100k

Property Crime

154.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Booker is served primarily by BOOKER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Booker, TX	National Avg
School District	BOOKER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Booker sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 20.9 inches of annual precipitation and 12.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Booker, TX
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	20.9"
Annual Snowfall	12.2"

Demographics

Metric	Booker, TX	National Avg
Population	1,398	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Darrouzett, TX 12 mi Perryton, TX 15 mi Follett, TX 22 mi Lipscomb, TX 22 mi Beaver, OK 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Booker

Booker, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79005

Booker vs Other Cities

Booker, TX vs Darrouzett, TX Booker, TX vs Perryton, TX Booker, TX vs Follett, TX Booker, TX vs Lipscomb, TX Booker, TX vs Beaver, OK

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Booker, TX affordable or expensive?

Booker's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Booker roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,700 and median rent is $869/month.

What is the crime rate in Booker, TX?

Booker's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 154.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Booker?

Public schools in Booker are operated by BOOKER ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Booker, TX a good place to live?

Booker, TX has a population of 1,398, a median household income of $66,591, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Booker?

Booker averages 50.9°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.9 inches with about 12.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Booker?

Booker, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79005.

What is the population of Booker?

The population of Booker, Texas is 1,398 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Booker?

Key numbers for living in Booker: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $133,700, median household income $66,591, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Booker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.