Borger, Texas
Borger is a city of 12,226 people in Hutchinson County, Texas, founded in 1926.
Why visit Borger
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Morley.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Borger
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About Borger
Borger is the largest city in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States. The population was 12,551 at the 2020 census. Borger is named for businessman Asa Philip "Ace" Borger, who also established the Hutchinson County seat of Stinnett and several other small towns in Texas and Oklahoma.
From the Wikipedia article Borger, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks13
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
China Dynasty
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
1030 Gateway Circle, Borger
Su-Sa 11:00-20:00
Roma Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
1600 North Main Street
Tu-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
11 more on the map.
History
Ace Borger and his business partner John R. Miller purchased a 240-acre (0.97 km2) townsite near the Canadian River in March 1926 after the discovery of oil in the vicinity. Within a few months, the boomtown had swollen to a population of 45,000, most lured by sensational advertising and "black gold". In October 1926, the city charter was adopted, and Miller was elected mayor. By this time, the Panhandle & Santa Fe Railway had completed the spur line to Borger, a post office had opened, and a school district was established. The boomtown of Borger soon had steam-generated electricity, telephone service, a hotel, and a jail. Regionalist artist Thomas Hart Benton depicted this period of Borger in his large painting Boomtown.
From the History section of Borger, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship24
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
201 Saint John's Road, Borger
Borger Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
1007 Tyler Street, Borger
Cornerstone Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.5 mi
1084 Coronado Circle, Borger
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
100 South Hedgecoke Street, Borger
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Church · Disciples Of Christ · 0.5 mi
200 South Bryan Street, Borger
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.7 mi
200 North McGee Street, Borger
Shopping9
Westair Welding Gas and Supply
Hardware store · 1.7 mi
900 North Florida Street, Borger
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare3
Golden Plains Specialty Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
50 Medical Drive, Borger
Map of Borger
125 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 29°F | 0.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 37°F | 1.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 44°F | 2.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 84°F | 54°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 63°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 68°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 59°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 47°F | 2.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 35°F | 0.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 27°F | 0.9 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Borger (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hutchinson County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-03-18: Double S Fire (Fire)
- 2024-02-27: Smokehouse Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hutchinson County Airport (BGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Fritch 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Stinnett 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Skellytown 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- White Deer 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Panhandle 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Pampa 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Morse 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Sunray 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- Dumas 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Amarillo 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Borger, Texas IMG 0617, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Dome Civic and Convention Center, Borger, Texas, Borgertexasboomtown, CC BY-SA 4.0
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