At a Glance
Median Income
$75,208
$40,808 per capita
Home Value
$146,900
Zillow: $219,085
Median Rent
$925/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.1% smoking rate
How Bowlus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowlus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowlus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowlus residents earn a median household income of $75,208 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,808. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowlus is $146,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,085. Median rent is $925/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.2% of adults in Bowlus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowlus has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population267
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,208
Per Capita$40,808
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,900
Rent$925
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$219,085
Housing Units130
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowlus was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.