What are the schools like in Bowie, TX?

Bowie is served primarily by BOWIE ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bowie?

The median household income in Bowie, TX is $60,659 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Bowie, TX?

Bowie has an average high temperature of 54.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Bowie, TX affordable or expensive?

Bowie's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bowie is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,200 and the median rent is $1,161 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bowie, TX?

Bowie has a violent crime rate of 325.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1756.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bowie, TX a Good Place to Live?

Bowie is a small town of 5,483 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,659 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Bowie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bowie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bowie 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: 95.5

Bowie's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bowie costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bowie, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,161	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,659	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bowie's violent crime rate is 325.3 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

325.3 /100k

Property Crime

1756.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bowie is served primarily by BOWIE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bowie, TX	National Avg
School District	BOWIE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bowie sees average highs of 54.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bowie, TX
Average High — January	54.1°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bowie, TX	National Avg
Population	5,483	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sunset CDP (Montague County), TX 9 mi Montague, TX 10 mi Bellevue, TX 11 mi Alvord, TX 16 mi Nocona, TX 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Bowie

Bowie, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76230

Bowie vs Other Cities

Bowie, TX vs Sunset CDP (Montague County), TX Bowie, TX vs Montague, TX Bowie, TX vs Bellevue, TX Bowie, TX vs Alvord, TX Bowie, TX vs Nocona, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowie, TX affordable or expensive?

Bowie's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bowie roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,200 and median rent is $1,161/month.

What is the crime rate in Bowie, TX?

Bowie's violent crime rate is 325.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1756.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bowie?

Public schools in Bowie are operated by BOWIE ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bowie, TX a good place to live?

Bowie, TX has a population of 5,483, a median household income of $60,659, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Bowie?

Bowie averages 54.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bowie?

Bowie, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76230.

What is the population of Bowie?

The population of Bowie, Texas is 5,483 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bowie?

Key numbers for living in Bowie: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $176,200, median household income $60,659, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bowie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.