Bowersville, GA

Georgia

Bowersville is a small town in Georgia with a population of 549. Residents earn $57,750 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
549 Population 245/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $25,420 per capita
$102,700 Home Value $264,141 Zillow
$775 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,700 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,750
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $102,700
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

How Bowersville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population549
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 67%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$25,420
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,502M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,700
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$264,141

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation918 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+66.3%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute20 min
Libraries2

Is Bowersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bowersville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bowersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bowersville is $57,750, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bowersville is $102,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bowersville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Bowersville has a population of 549 with a density of 245 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.7%), with 19.7% Hispanic, 10.9% Black.

Population

549
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bowersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.2%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.8%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bowersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bowersville is $57,750, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Bowersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,750
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,420
Avg Weekly Wage$898
IRS Avg AGI$55,627

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)610
County GDP$1,502M

Business (County)

Restaurants57
Healthcare39
Retail106
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,317
5% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Bowersville is $102,700, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $264,141.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,700
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$264,141

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,317
5% below US avg
Effective Rate3.23%
In Bowersville, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 30.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bowersville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure37.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.4%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity30.7%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.8%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death12,333/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access41.8%
Healthcare Facilities39

Crime Rates: Bowersville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Bowersville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall2.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation918 ft (280 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates34.3731°N, 83.0843°W
County FIPS13119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.2%
D 13.6%

Winner: Republican by 72.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+66.3%
School Test Score4.92
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities39
Restaurants57
Retail Stores106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Work from Home1.8%

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