At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$24,955 per capita
Home Value
$133,800
Zillow: $273,743
Median Rent
$704/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
18.6% smoking rate
How Bowler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowler a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowler residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,955. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowler is $133,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,743. Median rent is $704/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.9% of adults in Bowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowler has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$24,955
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,800
Rent$704
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$273,743
Housing Units133
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute39 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowler was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.