Living in Bowman County, North Dakota
Bowman County is a county in North Dakota with a population of around 3,294. The main communities are Bowman, Scranton, Rhame.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $640/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $183K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 32°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Bowman County, North Dakota
Home price trend in Bowman County
Top Cities and towns in Bowman County
Scranton
Population: 281
Home price:NA
Bowman
Population: 1,650
Home price:$208,973
Rhame
Population: 169
Home price:NA
Gascoyne
Population: 16
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Bowman County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.02
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Bowman County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Bowman County
Average Summer temperature
86°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
11.81 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Bowman County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
64.6%
Total Employer Establishments
24,510
Poverty (%)
11.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Bowman County
Cannabis
Decriminalized, Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inBowman County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Bowman County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.31/ per 1000
Burglary
1.54/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.62/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000