At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$20,861 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $86,355
Median Rent
$623/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
47.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.8% smoking rate
How Bowie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowie residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,861. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowie is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,355. Median rent is $623/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
8.3% of adults in Bowie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
47.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowie has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population399
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born33.3%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$20,861
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$623
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$86,355
Housing Units185
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation3,758 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+47.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowie was built in 1970.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
33.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.