Illinois
Bowen is a small town in Illinois with a population of 710. Residents earn $70,263 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bowen receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bowen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bowen is $70,263, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Bowen is $74,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $539 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Bowen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,263 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,504 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,288 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 412 |
| County GDP | $824M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,612 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.85% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $74,400 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $539 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,612 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.85% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,758/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2321°N, 91.0633°W |
| County FIPS | 17067 |
Winner: Republican by 50 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,651/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |