Bowling Green

Bowling Green, Kentucky Overview

Bowling Green scores 44.6/100 overall (D), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Kentucky — above the state composite of 38.4. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 83/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 10/100.

Income & Employment in Bowling Green

Bowling Green’s median income of $47,813 is 21% below the state median, but positive population growth of 2.6% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%.

Safety in Bowling Green

Bowling Green reports 241.5 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 218 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 3002.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Bowling Green

Bowling Green has a cost of living index of 90.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $232,100. Median monthly rent is $948. Renters spend 23.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Bowling Green

Bowling Green’s high school graduation rate of 96% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,495. The city has 27 public schools serving 20,511 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Bowling Green

Bowling Green enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 59.4°F. Summers average 75.9°F. Winters average 43.8°F. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches.

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