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Big Bow, KS

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Big Bow is a small town in Kansas with a population of 148. Residents earn $88,333 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 29/sq mi density
$88,333 Median Income $11,920 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,333
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Big Bow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population148
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female16% / 85%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$11,920
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Commute29 min

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain17.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation3,167 ft (965 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+19.8%
Graduate+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries1

Is Big Bow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Big Bow receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Big Bow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Big Bow is $88,333, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Big Bow enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches, including 21.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Big Bow has a population of 148 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

148
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 15.5%
Female 84.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Big Bow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Big Bow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Big Bow is $88,333, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Big Bow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,333
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$11,920
Avg Weekly Wage$981
IRS Avg AGI$76,149

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)93
County GDP$234M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone36.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Big Bow has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.5 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.5 inches
54% below US avg
Snowfall21.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,167 ft (965 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates37.5609°N, 101.5574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20187
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.6-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.9%
D 17.3%

Winner: Republican by 63.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+19.8%
Graduate Degree+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries1
Restaurants4
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone36.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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