At a Glance
Median Income
$72,261
$39,137 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
Zillow: $305,451
Median Rent
$779/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.0% 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?
A
4.1 / 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 $72,261 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,137. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fowler is $194,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,451. Median rent is $779/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
22.7% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fowler has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,446
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,261
Per Capita$39,137
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$779
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$305,451
Housing Units568
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation744 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Fowler was founded in 1849.
The median home in Fowler was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.