Bowman, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bowman County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,523 Population 819/sq mi density
$70,859 Median Income $37,327 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $203,083 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
72 Violent Crime/100K 646 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,859 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowman, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,859
6% below
$37,327 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
36% below
Zillow: $203,083
Median Rent
$904/mo
22% below
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°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
94%
Home Value
64%
Rent
78%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $70,859 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,327. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 195 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowman is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,083. Median rent is $904/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Bowman reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 646/100K.

Education

32.3% of adults in Bowman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowman has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,523
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,859
Per Capita$37,327
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$251M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$904
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$203,083
Housing Units895
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property646/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,433/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation2,962 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute11 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Bowman was founded in 1907.
The median home in Bowman was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.361 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.