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Bowdle, SD


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Bowdle, South Dakota

Bowdle, South Dakota, in Edmunds county, is 108 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 313 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 571 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Bowdle

In Bowdle, about 59% of adults are married. In Bowdle, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Bowdle.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bowdle had a median family income of $34,091. Lots of residents of Bowdle prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bowdle Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bowdle that were owner-occupied was 83%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Bowdle has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Bowdle, 73% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Bowdle is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Bowdle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBowdle Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBowdle Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBowdle Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBowdle Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bowdle, SD

Comparing Bowdle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built22
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