At a Glance
Median Income
$75,805
$25,518 per capita
Home Value
$368,000
Zillow: $300,452
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
23.3% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $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.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population431
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
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.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.