Bowling Green, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Bowling Green, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Bowling Green a Good Place to Live?
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.