Bowling Green, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Hardee County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,283
Population
1,812/sq mi density
$45,101
Median Income
$21,859 per capita
$106,500
Home Value
$212,039 Zillow
$1,116
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
41
Violent Crime/100K
649 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,101 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowling Green has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.6378°N, 81.8248°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lakeland Linder International (LAL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in |
Bowling Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and November the driest (2.0").