Bowring, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
93 Population 465/sq mi density
$29,000 Median Income $24,331 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $122,654 Zillow
$652 Median Rent 39.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $652/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowring, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,000
61% below
$24,331 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $122,654
Median Rent
$652/mo
44% below
39.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
47.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Bowring Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bowring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
23%
Rent
56%
Poverty
383%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowring a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowring residents earn a median household income of $29,000 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,331. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowring is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,654. Median rent is $652/month, with 39.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

10.3% of adults in Bowring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowring has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,000
Per Capita$24,331
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty47.5%
County GDP$1,343M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$652
Ownership35.4%
Zillow$122,654
Housing Units53
Rent Burden39.4%

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation816 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowring was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
49.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.