At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
253 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bowdon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
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 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population167
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband86.0%
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
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