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Bowbells, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Burke County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
267 Population 281/sq mi density
$80,938 Median Income $54,892 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $233,818 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $525/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowbells, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,938
8% above
$54,892 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
60% below
Zillow: $233,818
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Bowbells Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bowbells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
40%
Rent
45%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowbells a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowbells residents earn a median household income of $80,938 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,892. 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 126 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowbells is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,818. Median rent is $525/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Bowbells reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 360/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Bowbells hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowbells has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population267
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,938
Per Capita$54,892
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$525
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$233,818
Housing Units224
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property360/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,960 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowbells was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Minot International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.