Community
Information
Primary Education
|
#
of Schools |
#
of Teachers |
Grades |
Enrolled |
| Elementary |
3 |
68 |
K-4 |
1117 |
| Junior
High |
1 |
60 |
5-8 |
908 |
| High
School |
1 |
70 |
9-12 |
985 |
| Private |
2 |
13 |
K-6 |
114 |
| Student/Teacher
Ratio |
| Elementary |
17.5/1 |
| Secondary |
14/1 |
Higher Education
Borger is home to
Frank Phillips College, recognized as one of the
nation's outstanding community colleges. It offers
two years of academic and vocational studies in 50
fields. More than 3,000 students are enrolled annually,
with an additional 3,000 students taking one or more
of the 300 continuing education programs.
Borger is within a 150 mile radius of 8 additional
Universities and Colleges. This additional education
opportunities include:
Housing
| Average
cost per sq.ft. |
| |
Low |
Medium |
High |
|
Existing
3 Bedroom |
$25 |
$44 |
$52 |
|
New
3 Bedroom |
$47 |
$58 |
$85 |
|
Typical
Lot Size |
80
x 120 sq. ft. |
|
Typical
Lot Cost |
$15,000
plus |
|
Average
2 Bedroom Rent |
$350 |
|
Multi-Family
Occupency Rate |
350 |
|
Average
Residentail Appraised Value |
$75,000.00 |
Taxes
& Incentives
| City
Tax Rate |
$0.5198
per $100
|
| Independent
School District Tax Rate |
$1.50
per $100
|
| Total
Community Sales Tax |
8.25%
|
| County
Tax Rate |
$0.4317
per $100
|
| Special
District Rate |
$0.1
per $100 Hospital District
|
| Special
District Rate |
$0.22
per $100 College
|
| Tax
Abatement Available |
Yes
|
| Economic
Development Sales Tax |
Yes:
4A Corporation with Additions
|
| Enterprise
Zone |
Yes
|
| Foreign
Trade Zone |
Yes
|
| Other
Economic Stimulants |
Tax exemption
on inventory in transit; customized local
job training facility; low natural gas &
electricity rates; daily rail switching;
|
| Freeport
Exemption |
Yes
|
| Strategic
Investment |
No
|
Utilities
| Electric Provider |
Xcel
Energy
|
| Water Source |
Underground wells & Lake Meredith
|
| Water Maximum Gallons Per Day |
11,000,000
|
| Water Peak Load Maximum Gallons Per Day |
6,950,000
|
| Sewer Type |
oxidation-ditch
|
| Sewer Maximum Gallons Per Day |
2,200,000
|
| Solid Waste Disposal |
Landfill
|
| Natural Gas Providers |
Texas Gas Service
|
| Telephone Providers |
Southwestern Bell Telephone
|
| Cable Provider |
Cable
One
|
| ISDN
or DSL |
Southwestern
Bell
|
| Broadband |
Cable
One / Southwestern Bell
|
| Internet Service Providers |
Amaonline
|
Transportation
| Nearest Interstate Highway |
Interstate 40
|
| Proximity to Interstate Highway |
27 mile(s)
|
| Proximity to Major Highways |
1
mile(s)
|
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
Amarillo International Airport
|
| Proximity to Commercial Airport |
45 miles
|
| Nearest Private Airport |
Hutchinson County Airport
|
| Proximity to Private Airport |
1 mile
|
| Lenght
of Runway |
6,300
feet
|
| Lighted Runway
|
Yes
|
| Nearest Mainline Railroad |
BNSF
|
| Proximity
to Mainline |
20
miles
|
| Motor Freight Carriers |
12
|
| Parcel Service Providers |
4
|
| Rail Service Providers |
1
|
| Piggyback Service / Switching Providers |
1
|
|
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