Bowling Green, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,096 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$542 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$702 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegany County
4
Cumberland Urban Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegany County
5
Cumberland Urban Area
4
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 16 27
Feb 3 12 30
Mar 4 11 38
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 4 42
Dec 3 10 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MD State Senate District 1, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 1B, MD
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Schools

Allegany High
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Allegany College of Maryland
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
Frostburg State University
7 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Potomac Valley Hospital
18 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
55 miles, N • 1 star
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