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Bowmanstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
Bowmanstown, PA
At a Glance
How Bowmanstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowmanstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bowmanstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bowmanstown residents earn a median household income of $67,125 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,206. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowmanstown is $181,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,727. Median rent is $969/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Bowmanstown reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,951/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Bowmanstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowmanstown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.