At a Glance
Median Income
$48,500
$28,441 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
Zillow: $150,948
Median Rent
$667/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $48,500 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,441. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boswell is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,948. Median rent is $667/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Boswell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 146/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in Boswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boswell has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,413
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,909/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,500
Per Capita$28,441
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$667
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$150,948
Housing Units730
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property146/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,873 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Boswell was founded in 1901.
The median home in Boswell was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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