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Bowen, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County
Bowen, IL
At a Glance
How Bowen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bowen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bowen residents earn a median household income of $70,263 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,504. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowen is $74,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,536. Median rent is $539/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Bowen reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 514/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Bowen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowen has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.