At a Glance
Median Income
$49,091
$24,223 per capita
Home Value
$92,400
Zillow: $168,726
Median Rent
$900/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
17.6% smoking rate
How Boswell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boswell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boswell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boswell residents earn a median household income of $49,091 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,223. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boswell is $92,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,726. Median rent is $900/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
10.9% of adults in Boswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boswell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population703
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,091
Per Capita$24,223
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,400
Rent$900
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$168,726
Housing Units280
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation753 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Boswell was founded in 1872.
The median home in Boswell was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.