At a Glance
Median Income
$47,250
$26,676 per capita
Home Value
$108,800
Zillow: $120,850
Median Rent
$915/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.4% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fowler residents earn a median household income of $47,250 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,676. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fowler is $108,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,850. Median rent is $915/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
35.3% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fowler has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,250
Per Capita$26,676
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$318M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,800
Rent$915
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$120,850
Housing Units265
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,432/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain23.0 in/yr
Elevation2,486 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fowler was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.