At a Glance
Median Income
$26,167
$14,304 per capita
Home Value
$74,700
Zillow: $122,681
Median Rent
$587/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
45.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
22.7% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boswell residents earn a median household income of $26,167 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,304. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boswell is $74,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,681. Median rent is $587/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.1% of adults in Boswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boswell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population777
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,167
Per Capita$14,304
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty45.9%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,700
Rent$587
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$122,681
Housing Units361
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death17,858/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation604 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute26 min
Broadband56.4%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Boswell was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.