What are the schools like in Bowden, WV?

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

What is the median household income in Bowden?

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

What is the weather like in Bowden, WV?

Bowden has an average high temperature of 35.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 102.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Bowden, WV?

Bowden has a violent crime rate of 292.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bowden, WV a Good Place to Live?

Bowden is a small town of 0 in West Virginia, with a median household income of N/A .

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

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

All Bowden 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 Bowden metro area.

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

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bowden's violent crime rate is 292.7 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

292.7 /100k

Property Crime

404.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bowden, WV	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	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bowden sees average highs of 35.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July, with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation and 102.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bowden, WV
Average High — January	35.1°F
Average High — July	77.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.3"
Annual Snowfall	102.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bowden, WV	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elkins, WV 8 mi Beverly, WV 10 mi Harman, WV 10 mi Whitmer, WV 11 mi Montrose, WV 12 mi

Bowden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowden, WV affordable or expensive?

Bowden 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 Bowden, WV?

Bowden's violent crime rate is 292.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bowden?

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

Is Bowden, WV a good place to live?

Bowden, WV has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Bowden?

Bowden averages 35.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches with about 102.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bowden?

The population of Bowden, West Virginia is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bowden?

Key numbers for living in Bowden: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bowden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.