Bowling Green

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Quality of life score

B+

Quality of Life Score

Bowling Green Information

Total Population

70543

Total Population

Married Persons

45.2%

Married Persons

Single Persons

54.8%

Single Persons

49.7% (Male)

50.3% (Female)

8.2/10

City Rating

Bowling Green is a vibrant city with a diverse community, offering a mix of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community. The city is known for its friendly atmosphere and affordable cost of living.

8.5/10

Overall Value

The city provides good value for its residents, with a range of amenities, educational institutions, and job opportunities available.

10/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Bowling Green has a moderate population density, allowing for a balance between urban convenience and a relatively open environment.

Total Population

1636

Bowling Green

Married Persons

46553

Virginia

City Info

Bowling Green, Kentucky: Vibrant city, 70,543 residents (approx. as of Sep 2021). Culture, outdoors, National Corvette Museum, WKU hub. Affordable, engaged community, central location.

Residence

Total Population

Good

Air Quality

Married Persons

60°F

Condition (Average Temp.)

53% (Homes Owned)

40% (Homes Rented)

7% (Homes Vacant)

Total Population

24 Years

Median Home Age

Total Population

$185000

Median Home Price

Total Population

3%

Home Aappreciation Rate

Total Population

1.1%

Annual Property Tax

Weather

Total Population

60%

Sun

Total Population

45%

Rain

Total Population

3%

snow

Residence

Bowling Green offers a pleasant living environment with generally good air quality. The average temperature is around 60°F, with approximately 60% sun, 45% rain, and 3% snow. The city has a range of housing options, with a median home age of about 24 years and a median home price of around $185,000. Home appreciation rates vary, and annual property taxes are roughly 1.1%. Around 53% of residents own their homes, while about 40% rent and 7% of homes are vacant.

Community

Religious Diversity

35%

Baptist

15%

Methodist

12%

Pentecostal

20%

Other  Christian

18%

Other

Total Population

6.5

Crime Rate (per 100,000)

Total Population

Republican

Political Majority

Total Population

33

Average Age

Community

Bowling Green, Kentucky, features a diverse community with religious affiliations approximately as follows: 35% Baptist, 15% Methodist, 12% Pentecostal, 20% other Christian, and 18% other. The city has an average crime rate of around 6.5 and an average age of about 33 years. Politically, the majority leans Republican.

Locale

Total Population

4.5%

Unemployment

Occupation

Total Population

35%

Management, Business, Art & Sciences

Total Population

25%

Sales & Office Occupations

Total Population

20%

Service Occupations

Total Population

10%

Production, Transportation & Material Moving

Total Population

5%

Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance

Education

Total Population

1:15

Student Teacher Ratio

30%

High School Diploma

40%

Some College or Associates Degree

20%

Bachelors Degree

10%

Graduate or Professional Degree

Locale

Bowling Green, KY: 4.5% unemployment, diverse jobs - 35% Management, 25% Sales, 20% Service, 10% Production, 5% Natural Resources. Education spans 30% High School, 40% Some College, 20% Bachelor's, 10% Grad/Professional. Student-teacher ratio about 1:15.

Transit

Average Commute Time

Total Population

27 Mins

National Average

Total Population

20 Mins

Bowling Green Average

Total Population

35%

Public Transportation

Total Population

85%

Car

Total Population

10%

Carpool

Total Population

5%

Work At Home

Transit

On average, commuting times in Bowling Green align with the national average of around 27 minutes. Public transportation times may vary, but tend to be higher due to the city's reliance on cars. Around 85% of residents use their own cars, about 10% carpool, and approximately 5% work from home.

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