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Retirement Living In Panhandle of Texas


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Area Description

Rural community with 13,500 population for Borger in the heart of the Panhandle of Texas. A community of agriculture and industry form our workforce. The Greater Borger area features hunting, fishing, and boating at Lake Meredith and the Alibates National Park area. Frank Phillips College provides academic and workforce training in our area. Beautify sunrises and sunsets are a plus in a rugged landscaped terrain. Home of the famous Adobe Walls battle and history rich in history of the boom town oil days in the Texas Panhandle.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Numerous restaurants and bars, swimming, handball, frisbie golf, all sorts of hiking, running and walking, numerous community celebrations, two golf course, college and high school sports,movie,hunting complete with RV spaces.

Cultural Activities
Tri City Concerts presents concerts throughout the year, Boomtown Theater holds plays, school provide cultural events, excellent museum with tours from time to time.

Public transportation
50 miles from Amarillo Rick Husband International Airport. Local airport with a lighted runway of 6,300 feet, suitable for public or corporate aircraft. VA can utilized Panhandle Transit for transportation.

Medical Facilities


Local 25 bed hospital, emergency room as well as urgent care clinic. 50 miles away from a major medical complex. Air ambulance available.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Panhandle of Texas?

For those of you that retire in Panhandle of Texas, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's. Expect a few days of rain.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Panhandle of Texas such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the mid 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Panhandle of Texas, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  25 F°  39 F°  52 F°
 Feb  28 F°  42 F°  56 F°
 Mar  35 F°  50 F°  64 F°
 Apr  44 F°  58 F°  73 F°
 May  54 F°  68 F°  82 F°
 Jun  63 F°  77 F°  90 F°
 Jul  68 F°  81 F°  95 F°
 Aug  67 F°  80 F°  93 F°
 Sep  59 F°  72 F°  85 F°
 Oct  47 F°  61 F°  75 F°
 Nov  35 F°  49 F°  62 F°
 Dec  26 F°  39 F°  51 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  25  0
 Feb  0  19  0
 Mar  0  11  0
 Apr  2  3  0
 May  7  0  0
 Jun  17  0  0
 Jul  25  0  0
 Aug  22  0  0
 Sep  10  0  0
 Oct  2  1  0
 Nov  0  11  0
 Dec  0  24  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  3  21 %
 Feb  1 "  4  24 %
 Mar  2 "  6  29 %
 Apr  2 "  6  35 %
 May  3 "  8  47 %
 Jun  3 "  8  57 %
 Jul  3 "  7  59 %
 Aug  3 "  8  60 %
 Sep  2 "  6  53 %
 Oct  2 "  6  42 %
 Nov  1 "  4  30 %
 Dec  1 "  4  23 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  4 "  4  2
 Feb  4 "  3  2
 Mar  3 "  1  1
 Apr  1 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  1  1
 Dec  5 "  4  3


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Senior Housing Options





 Excellent 5 star nursing and rehabilitation facility. Affordable housing available.

Senior Assistance in Panhandle of Texas

Panhandle of Texas offers the following assistance for seniors:
Excellent home care agencies for seniors. Wonderful nursing care facility.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Panhandle of Texas Offer For Retirees?

Businesses do hire seniors and many volunteer opportunities available.

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