Bowling Green, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,130 Population 1,535/sq mi density
$51,675 Median Income $22,752 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $235,252 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
45 Violent Crime/100K 673 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,675 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowling Green, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,675
31% below
$22,752 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
59% below
Zillow: $235,252
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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)

Income
69%
Home Value
41%
Rent
66%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowling Green a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowling Green residents earn a median household income of $51,675 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,752. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowling Green is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,252. Median rent is $773/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Bowling Green reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 673/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Bowling Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowling Green has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,130
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,535/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,675
Per Capita$22,752
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty19.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$773
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$235,252
Housing Units1,502
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property673/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation899 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Bowling Green was founded in 1819.
The median home in Bowling Green was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (42 miles).
19.6% of the population has a disability.