What are the schools like in Bow Valley, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Bow Valley?

The median household income in Bow Valley, NE is $71,250 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 Bow Valley, NE?

Bow Valley has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.3 inches.

Bow Valley, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bow Valley, NE?

Bow Valley has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bow Valley, NE a Good Place to Live?

Bow Valley is a small town of 86 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,250 .

Strengths: Bow Valley stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Bow Valley 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 Bow Valley metro area.

Metric	Bow Valley, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bow Valley's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bow Valley, NE	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	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bow Valley sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bow Valley, NE
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	30.7"
Annual Snowfall	35.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bow Valley, NE	National Avg
Population	86	—
Median Age	49.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wynot, NE 5 mi Fordyce, NE 6 mi St. Helena, NE 7 mi Hartington, NE 7 mi Obert, NE 12 mi

Bow Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow Valley, NE affordable or expensive?

Bow Valley has a median home value of $139,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $71,250.

What is the crime rate in Bow Valley, NE?

Bow Valley's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bow Valley?

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

Is Bow Valley, NE a good place to live?

Bow Valley, NE has a population of 86, a median household income of $71,250, 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 Bow Valley?

Bow Valley averages 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bow Valley?

The population of Bow Valley, Nebraska is 86 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bow Valley?

Key numbers for living in Bow Valley: median home $139,600, median household income $71,250, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bow Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.