Bowie County, Texas
Among the top 15% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 7% for air quality
Bowie County is a county in Texas with about 93,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on summer humidity and air quality.
Official websiteco.bowie.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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85%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.0 in3.7 in
oppressive 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 63% of US counties
Home Value$150k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$900better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.34%better than 20% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.27%better than 85% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 65% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.8 in81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.4 inbetter than 75% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 17% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk79.0better than 20% of US counties
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 7% of US counties
School Quality45.0better than 27% of US counties
Violent Crime1326/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Property Crime1682/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Community
Population92,74780th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.222nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.2%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.1%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.1%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 89% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 62% of US counties
Airport Distance149 mibetter than 26% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access76.7%better than 19% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.08better than 38% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bowie County an affordable place to live?
- Bowie County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bowie County?
- The median home value in Bowie County is $150k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bowie County?
- Median household income in Bowie County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bowie County?
- Median gross rent in Bowie County is $900 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bowie County safe?
- Bowie County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1326/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 1682/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bowie County?
- Bowie County averages 83°F in July and 45°F in January, with 52.8 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bowie County?
- Public-school quality in Bowie County is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bowie County?
- The average one-way commute in Bowie County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)