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
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
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Bowersville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| 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.
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
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 610 |
| County GDP | $1,502M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,317 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.23% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
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 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
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,317 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.23% |
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
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 70.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,333/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 41.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
Crime Rates: Bowersville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
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 Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 2.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3731°N, 83.0843°W |
| County FIPS | 13119 |