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Bowie, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
399 Population 233/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $20,861 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $70,829 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 2,099 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowie, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$20,861 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Zillow: $70,829
Median Rent
$623/mo
46% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
95% below
2,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
47.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
48%
Home Value
18%
Rent
54%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.9% (75% 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 $70,829. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bowie reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,099/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population399
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$20,861
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$623
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$70,829
Housing Units185
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent20/100K
Property2,099/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.