Bow Island, AB

Alberta

Bow Island is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,036. Residents earn $76,500 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,036 Population 929/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,500
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,036
Median AgeN/A
Density929/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment3.4%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units675
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Bow Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bow Island receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Bow Island has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bow Island is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Bow Island has a population of 2,036 with a density of 929 people per square mile.

Population

2,036
Total Population
2021 Census
929
People / sq mi
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bow Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bow Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bow Island is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Bow Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,500
2% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden14.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.9%
Renter-Occupied30.4%
Housing Units675

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bow Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Bow Island vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density929/sq mi
Coordinates49.8668°N, 111.3684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density929/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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