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BowdonGA
A town of 2,006. Public schools that outperform most of Georgia.
Photo: Rivers Langley · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,006
+5.9% since 2010
Typical home
$258K
+0.3% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
39.7
years
Jobs based here
557
A commuter town
What makes Bowdon stand out
The 3 things Bowdon does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Bowdon for work
Where Bowdon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
557jobs based in Bowdon
6%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Bowdon’s report card
Now in Bowdon
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
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Your answer becomes a post in Bowdon’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →78°
Cloudy
H 86° · L 67°
Local news
All →- Bowdon vs Calvary Chr. - Boys Varsity Football 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Heard County High School vs. Bowdon High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 11
- Youth mental health center makes 'painful but necessary' decision to closeThe Business Journals · Aug 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bowdon. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Bowdon’s public schools outperform 82% of Georgia districts
The public schools Bowdon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Elementary School | PK–5 | 781 | B+ |
| Bowdon High School | 9–12 | 428 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bowdon
Most working residents leave Bowdon for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Carrollton (26%), Atlanta (6%) and Bremen (3%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bowdon6%
Carrollton26%
Atlanta6%
Bremen3%
Villa Rica3%
23 mi
median commute distance
557
jobs based in Bowdon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Bowdon beats the Georgia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Bowdon | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 17% | 13.6% |
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama
20.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
48th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Bowdon home is worth about $258K
The typical Bowdon home is worth about $258,000, about the same as a year ago, 22% below the Georgia typical home.
$258KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bowdon$258K
Georgia$331K
+0.3%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Bowdon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–56°
Spring48–74°
Summer66–88°
Fall49–74°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Bowdon
Bowdon's reported crime rate is close to Georgia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bowdon2.2
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bowdon12.8
Georgia14
U.S.15.5
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
29
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0% of Bowdon is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,166 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bowdon Rec | 0.3 mi | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Bowdon
City in Georgia, United States
Bowdon is a city in Carroll County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,161.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,161
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,079 ft
- ZIP code
- 30108
- Area code
- 770
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