What are the schools like in Bowdon, GA?

Bowdon is served primarily by Carroll County. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bowdon?

The median household income in Bowdon, GA is $40,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Bowdon, GA?

Bowdon has an average high temperature of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Bowdon, GA affordable or expensive?

Bowdon's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bowdon is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,200 and the median rent is $712 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bowdon, GA?

Bowdon has a violent crime rate of 89.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 987.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bowdon, GA a Good Place to Live?

Bowdon is a small town of 2,590 in Georgia, with a median household income of $40,938 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Bowdon stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Bowdon's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bowdon costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bowdon, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$712	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bowdon's violent crime rate is 89.7 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.7 /100k

Property Crime

987.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bowdon is served primarily by Carroll County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bowdon, GA	National Avg
School District	Carroll County	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bowdon sees average highs of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bowdon, GA
Average High — January	53.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	55.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Bowdon, GA	National Avg
Population	2,590	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ranburne, AL 5 mi Graham, AL 7 mi Mount Zion, GA 8 mi Ephesus, GA 9 mi Roopville, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bowdon

Bowdon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30108

Bowdon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowdon, GA affordable or expensive?

Bowdon's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bowdon roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $137,200 and median rent is $712/month.

What is the crime rate in Bowdon, GA?

Bowdon's violent crime rate is 89.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 987.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bowdon?

Public schools in Bowdon are operated by Carroll County. The district has 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bowdon, GA a good place to live?

Bowdon, GA has a population of 2,590, a median household income of $40,938, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Bowdon?

Bowdon averages 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bowdon?

Bowdon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30108.

What is the population of Bowdon?

The population of Bowdon, Georgia is 2,590 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bowdon?

Key numbers for living in Bowdon: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $137,200, median household income $40,938, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bowdon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.