What are the schools like in Bowles, CA?

School district data for Bowles is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bowles?

The median household income in Bowles, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bowles, CA?

Bowles has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches.

Bowles, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bowles, CA?

Bowles has a violent crime rate of 643.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2565.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bowles, CA a Good Place to Live?

Bowles is a small town of 226 in California, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Bowles's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bowles is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bowles city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bowles metro area.

Metric	Bowles, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$356,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Bowles's violent crime rate is 643.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

643.6 /100k

Property Crime

2565.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bowles, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bowles sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bowles, CA
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	101.9°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bowles, CA	National Avg
Population	226	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.2%	22.2%
65 and over	36.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monmouth, CA 3 mi Easton, CA 4 mi Fowler, CA 4 mi Malaga, CA 5 mi Caruthers, CA 7 mi

Bowles vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowles, CA affordable or expensive?

Bowles has a median home value of $356,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Bowles, CA?

Bowles's violent crime rate is 643.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2565.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bowles?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bowles, CA a good place to live?

Bowles, CA has a population of 226, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bowles?

Bowles averages 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bowles?

The population of Bowles, California is 226 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bowles?

Key numbers for living in Bowles: median home $356,300, median household income N/A, crime index 150 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bowles side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.