At a Glance
Median Income
$88,333
$11,920 per capita
Violent Crime
238/100K
1,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
19.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Big Bow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Bow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Bow a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Bow residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,920. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 93 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Big Bow reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,476/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Big Bow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
19.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female16% / 85%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$11,920
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$153,747
Housing Units22
Rent Burden18.4%
Crime
F
Violent238/100K
Property1,476/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,496/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3,167 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+19.8%
Graduate+100.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Bow was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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