Bowman, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Madison County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
891 Population 286/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $25,055 per capita
$100,900 Home Value $211,159 Zillow
$674 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,900 home value, $674/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowman, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,000
53% below
$25,055 per capita
Home Value
$100,900
64% below
Zillow: $211,159
Median Rent
$674/mo
42% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Bowman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
36%
Rent
58%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowman residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,055. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 505 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowman is $100,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,159. Median rent is $674/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

14.0% of adults in Bowman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowman has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population891
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$25,055
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$885M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,900
Rent$674
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$211,159
Housing Units420
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation783 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowman was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.