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Bowdle, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Edmunds County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
442 Population 691/sq mi density
$55,875 Median Income $33,325 per capita
$95,600 Home Value $122,187 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $693/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowdle, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,875
26% below
$33,325 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
66% below
Zillow: $122,187
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
34%
Rent
60%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
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.

Safety & Crime

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

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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population442
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.