At a Glance
Median Income
$51,654
$27,463 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
Zillow: $209,446
Median Rent
$918/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
20.0% smoking rate
How Fowler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fowler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fowler a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fowler residents earn a median household income of $51,654 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,463. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fowler is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,446. Median rent is $918/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
16.3% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fowler has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,286
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,621/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,654
Per Capita$27,463
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$918
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$209,446
Housing Units1,056
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation821 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Fowler was founded in 1872.
The median home in Fowler was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.