Bowersville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Bowersville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 237. Residents earn $54,432 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
237 Population 1,394/sq mi density
$54,432 Median Income $28,460 per capita
$114,600 Home Value
$967 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,432 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $967/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,432
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,600
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.8%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $967
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population237
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,432
Per Capita$28,460
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$14,730M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$967
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units124
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking14.1%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.0%
Libraries8

Is Bowersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bowersville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. 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 $54,432, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bowersville is $114,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bowersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bowersville has a population of 237 with a density of 1,394 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

237
Total Population
1,394
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bowersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bowersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bowersville is $54,432, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Bowersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,432
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,460
Avg Weekly Wage$1,390
IRS Avg AGI$84,512

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,168
County GDP$14,730M

Business (County)

Restaurants377
Healthcare416
Retail507
Manufacturing99

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,895
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bowersville is $114,600, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $967 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,600
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.8%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$967
17% below US avg
Rent Burden14.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%
Housing Units124
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,895
97% above US avg
Effective Rate6.02%
In Bowersville, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.1%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits65.0%
Premature Death7,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access86.7%
Healthcare Facilities416
Bowersville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.3 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall20.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,394/sq mi
Coordinates39.5808°N, 83.7233°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39057
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.8-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.8%
26% below US avg
High School+93.5%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,394/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities416
Restaurants377
Retail Stores507

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

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