At a Glance
Median Income
$55,875
$33,325 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
Zillow: $122,187
Median Rent
$693/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.0% smoking rate
How Bowdle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowdle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowdle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowdle residents earn a median household income of $55,875 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,325. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowdle is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,187. Median rent is $693/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
24.9% of adults in Bowdle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowdle has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population442
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,875
Per Capita$33,325
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$693
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$122,187
Housing Units239
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation1,991 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute8 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowdle was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.