Bowdon, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
167 Population 668/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowdon, ND

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowdon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

28.1% of adults in Bowdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowdon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population167
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,372
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$197,375
Housing Units117
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
Elevation1,811 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Bowdon was founded in 1899.
The median home in Bowdon was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.