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Living in Bowling Green

Bowling Green is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Bowling Green totalled 4,380 at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 6.3% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 96 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 75% of American cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 83% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bowling Green?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bowling Green yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent690.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count30 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Bowling Green?

The median gross salary is about 2,866 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Bowling Green?

The unemployment rate is about 6.3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bowling Green is 6.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Bowling Green 6.3%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,866 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate6.3 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bowling Green. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bowling Green. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Bowling Green?

Police recorded about 717 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 717.5 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesBowling Green highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bowling Green highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,153Bowling Green3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents717.5 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count2 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Bowling Green's nearest airport was UIN, 67 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights6Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km67 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Nearest Major Airport IataUIN3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bowling Green. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bowling Green.

Climate and air quality

Bowling Green's monthly mean temperatures were −2.7°C in January and 24.6°C in July. Bowling Green's monthly precipitation totalled 50.5 mm in January and 142.7 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bowling Green average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bowling Green average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016051497210712912014388110817255JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.11 · Feb 5.11 · Mar 11.11 · Apr 18.06 · May 22.89 · Jun 27.67 · Jul 29.94 · Aug 29.33 · Sep 25.5 · Oct 19.22 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 4.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.5 · Feb -5.28 · Mar 0.167 · Apr 6.11 · May 11.83 · Jun 16.83 · Jul 19.17 · Aug 18.11 · Sep 13.33 · Oct 7.17 · Nov 0.944 · Dec -4.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.67 · Feb -0.111 · Mar 5.61 · Apr 12.06 · May 17.33 · Jun 22.28 · Jul 24.56 · Aug 23.72 · Sep 19.44 · Oct 13.22 · Nov 6.22 · Dec 0.056 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 50.55 · Feb 48.77 · Mar 72.39 · Apr 106.9 · May 129.3 · Jun 119.9 · Jul 142.7 · Aug 87.63 · Sep 110.2 · Oct 81.28 · Nov 71.88 · Dec 54.86 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Roseburg North4,375 residentsGodley4,402 residentsFarmersville4,352 residentsWahneta4,409 residentsCharleston4,447 residentsPerry4,448 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 7 km² comprised Bowling Green at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 628.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Bowling Green?

The published population was 4,380 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program10

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bowling Green residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.8%Foreign residents 2.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area6.97 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)8Official
Foreign-resident share2.3 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents96 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density628.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)10Official
Population4,380 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program10Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population4,460 people31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)2Official

Is Bowling Green a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–63%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on education · range 49–69%
Student45%strong on safety, weak on education · range 34–56%
Family70%strong on family, weak on education · range 60–80%
Retirement63%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 51–75%
Foreign residents96 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,380 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent690.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,866 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate6.3 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area6.97 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bowling Green when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bowling Green?

The published population was 4,380 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How safe is Bowling Green?

Police recorded about 717 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

What is the typical salary in Bowling Green?

The median gross salary is about 2,866 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Bowling Green?

The unemployment rate is about 6.3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Bowling Green?

96 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Bowling Green a good place to live?

Bowling Green may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Bowling Green, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/bowling-green/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Bowling Green, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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