Bowerston, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
446 Population 875/sq mi density
$71,300 Home Value $217,021 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowerston, OH

At a Glance

Home Value
$71,300
75% below
Zillow: $217,021
Median Rent
$542/mo
53% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Bowerston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bowerston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
25%
Rent
47%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowerston a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowerston is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,021. Median rent is $542/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

12.6% of adults in Bowerston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowerston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population446
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,292
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

Home Value$71,300
Rent$542
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$217,021
Housing Units200
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation933 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowerston was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.