What are the schools like in Bowdens, NC?

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

What is the median household income in Bowdens?

The median household income in Bowdens, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Bowdens, NC?

Bowdens has an average high temperature of 51.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Bowdens, NC?

Bowdens has a violent crime rate of 187.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1607.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bowdens, NC a Good Place to Live?

Bowdens is a small town of 271 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 10.9% unemployment rate.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bowdens is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bowdens 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 Bowdens metro area.

Metric	Bowdens, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bowdens's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.3 /100k

Property Crime

1607.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bowdens, NC	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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	27.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bowdens sees average highs of 51.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bowdens, NC
Average High — January	51.6°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bowdens, NC	National Avg
Population	271	—
Median Age	17.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	29.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	62.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Faison, NC 4 mi Warsaw, NC 4 mi Turkey, NC 6 mi Calypso, NC 6 mi Mount Olive, NC 10 mi

Bowdens vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowdens, NC affordable or expensive?

Bowdens has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Bowdens, NC?

Bowdens's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1607.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bowdens?

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

Is Bowdens, NC a good place to live?

Bowdens, NC has a population of 271, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. 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 Bowdens?

Bowdens averages 51.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bowdens?

The population of Bowdens, North Carolina is 271 with a median age of 17.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bowdens?

Key numbers for living in Bowdens: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bowdens side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.