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Bowman, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Overton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 188/sq mi density
$75,805 Median Income $25,518 per capita
$368,000 Home Value $300,452 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
847 Violent Crime/100K 8,555 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,805 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$368,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowman, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,805
1% above
$25,518 per capita
Home Value
$368,000
31% above
Zillow: $300,452
Violent Crime
847/100K
123% above
8,555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
298 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
101%
Home Value
131%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
223%
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 $75,805 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,518. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowman is $368,000 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,452. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Bowman reports 847 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 123% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,555/100K.

Education

7.4% of adults in Bowman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowman has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population431
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,805
Per Capita$25,518
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$812M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

B+
Home Value$368,000
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$300,452
Housing Units166
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent847/100K
Property8,555/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain62.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,817 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowman was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.