Virginia
Bowling Green is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,455. Residents earn $69,352 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bowling Green receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bowling Green offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bowling Green is $69,352, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Bowling Green is $307,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bowling Green is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bowling Green enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,352 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,741 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,180 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 754 |
| County GDP | $1,263M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,700 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.88% |
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $307,100 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $346,249 |
| Census Median Rent | $544 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,700 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.88% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,347/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.8 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0533°N, 77.3475°W |
| County FIPS | 51033 |
Winner: Republican by 8.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |