Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area
Bowring is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 93. Residents earn $29,000 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bowring receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bowring offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bowring is $29,000, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 47.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Bowring is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $652 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Bowring enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 79.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.7% |
| 54% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,000 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,331 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $978 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,022 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 47.5% |
| 283% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 560 |
| County GDP | $1,343M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,395 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.22% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $652 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 35.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,395 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.22% |
| Obesity | 44.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 816 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8787°N, 96.1198°W |
| County FIPS | 40113 |
Winner: Republican by 41.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 41.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |