Bowling Green, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
30,051 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,719 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
36.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$585 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$751 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
1
Toledo Metro Area
4
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
2
Toledo Metro Area
4
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 25
Feb 2 6 27
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, OH State Senate District 2, OH State House District 75, OH
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Schools

Bowling Green Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Orion Institute
13 miles, NE
Professional Skills Institute
14 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wood County Hospital
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
St Luke's Hospital
13 miles, N • 3.2 star
University of Toledo Medical Center
17 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
17 miles, N • 1 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
85 miles, W • 1.4 star
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