At a Glance
Median Income
$44,674
$29,598 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
Zillow: $251,257
Median Rent
$822/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
1,163/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Bowdon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowdon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowdon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowdon residents earn a median household income of $44,674 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,598. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,767 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowdon is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,257. Median rent is $822/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Bowdon reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,163/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Bowdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowdon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,284
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,674
Per Capita$29,598
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$7,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent$822
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$251,257
Housing Units1,201
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property1,163/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,392/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,091 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowdon was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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