Bowling Green, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
289 Population 578/sq mi density
$95,000 Home Value $218,843 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowling Green, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $218,843
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
428% above
51.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bowling Green Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bowling Green's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
34%
Poverty
414%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
528%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowling Green a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowling Green is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,843. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

6.9% of adults in Bowling Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowling Green has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population289
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,912
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty51.3%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$218,843
Housing Units103
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation658 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowling Green was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.