At a Glance
Median Income
$70,859
$37,327 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
Zillow: $184,513
Median Rent
$904/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
273 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 2.2% (39% 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 $184,513. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 935/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,523
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,859
Per Capita$37,327
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$251M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$904
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$184,513
Housing Units895
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property935/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary125/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,433/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband85.2%
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.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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