At a Glance
Median Income
$138,167
$30,655 per capita
Violent Crime
812/100K
2,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Bowles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowles a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowles residents earn a median household income of $138,167 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,655. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bowles reports 812 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Bowles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowles has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$138,167
Per Capita$30,655
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$468,210
Housing Units40
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent812/100K
Property2,619/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowles was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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