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Bowles, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Bowles is a small town in California with a population of 204. Residents earn $138,167 per year, which is 84% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
204 Population 537/sq mi density
$138,167 Median Income $30,655 per capita
$356,300 Home Value
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$138,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$356,300 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $138,167
84% higher than US avg
Home Value $356,300
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.1%
127% higher than US avg

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

People

Population204
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$138,167
Per Capita$30,655
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$64,217M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$356,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units40
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Uninsured16.1%
Smoking13.5%
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband32.0%
Libraries41

Is Bowles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bowles receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Bowles stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bowles is $138,167, which is significantly higher than the national average — 84% above $75,149. This places Bowles among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 28.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bowles is $356,300, 26% above the national median. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bowles enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Bowles has a population of 204 with a density of 537 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.4%).

Population

204
Total Population
537
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bowles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only51.4%
35% below US avg
Spanish48.6%
263% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bowles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bowles is $138,167, which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Bowles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$138,167
84% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,655
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
IRS Avg AGI$67,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate28.1%
127% above US avg
Establishments (County)44,409
County GDP$64,217M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,859
Healthcare2,686
Retail2,404
Manufacturing570

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,543
58% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bowles is $356,300, 26% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$356,300
26% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%
Housing Units40
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,543
58% above US avg
Effective Rate1.56%
In Bowles, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.1% of residents lack health insurance. 13.5% are current smokers. 21.9% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.8%
Cancer5.9%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.5%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress15.1%
Short Sleep34.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured16.1%
87% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,480
Dentists1:1,562
Mental Health1:205
Checkup Rate69.2%
Dental Visits56.5%
Premature Death9,008/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access83.8%
Healthcare Facilities2,686
Bowles has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density537/sq mi
Coordinates36.6089°N, 119.7526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+83.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density537/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%
Public Libraries41
Healthcare Facilities2,686
Restaurants1,859
Retail Stores2,404

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)178
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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