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Bowerston

A village of 356 people in Ohio
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.1 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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James Couthren Borland (1877-1943) letterheadc. 1915
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James Couthren Borland (1877-1943) letterhead, c. 1915

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About Bowerston

Village in Ohio, United States
356Population
0.5 sq miArea
951 ftElevation

Bowerston is a village in Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 356 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code44695
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Most working residents leave Bowerston for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Dover (7%), Cadiz (7%) and Carrollton (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Dover
7%
Cadiz
7%
Carrollton
3%
Zanesville
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bowerston →

Health in Bowerston

Compared with Ohio

6worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Twin City Medical CenterDennison · 8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Southeast Healthcare - Carrollton Health Center SiteCarrollton · 11.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bowerston · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bowerston →

Natural hazards in Bowerston

32
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
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Climate in Bowerston

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Bowerston has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 23°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Bowerston Public Library200 Main St. · part of Bowerston Public Library
E-books38 hrs a week
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