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Bowman, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Madison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
891 Population 286/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $25,055 per capita
$100,900 Home Value $202,467 Zillow
$674 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 1,075 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,900 home value, $674/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
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: $202,467
Median Rent
$674/mo
42% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
1,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

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
147%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowman a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.3% (47% 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 $202,467. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bowman reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,075/100K.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population891
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$25,055
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$885M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,900
Rent$674
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$202,467
Housing Units420
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property1,075/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.