At a Glance
Violent Crime
186/100K
3,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Bowdens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowdens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowdens a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bowdens reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,312/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Bowdens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowdens has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population88
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$49,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership31.3%
Zillow$134,225
Housing Units66
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property3,312/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation141 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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