The Town FilesBowdon, Georgia
City in Carroll County · population 2,161 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,500
- Household income
- $65,337
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 39.7
Bowdon is a city of 2,161 people in Carroll County, Georgia. The median home is worth $167,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 85% of Georgia towns, quieter than 80% of Georgia towns.
How Bowdon ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bowdon is worth $167,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $65,337, which is more affordable than 78% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $919 a month. 51.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bowdon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $919 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $65,337 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 51.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bowdon
| People | Bowdon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Bowdon
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowdon since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 26, 2008 about 2.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on February 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 45,530 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,823 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Bowdon itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Bowdon
4 public schools with 1,438 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Elementary School | PK-5 | 699 | 16.3 |
| Bowdon High School | 9-12 | 395 | 15.8 |
| Bowdon Middle School | 6-8 | 306 | 15.3 |
| KidsPeace | 4-12 | 38 | 38.0 |
Towns near Bowdon
- Mount Zion, GA8.4 mi · 1,766 people · home $231,000
- Carrollton, GA10.3 mi · 26,738 people · home $311,100
- Waco, GA11.9 mi · 536 people · home $158,500
- Bremen, GA13.3 mi · 7,185 people · home $289,500
- Tallapoosa, GA13.9 mi · 3,227 people · home $185,100
- Buchanan, GA18.6 mi · 938 people · home $169,400
- Temple, GA18.8 mi · 5,089 people · home $232,800
- Heflin, AL19.7 mi · 3,431 people · home $171,700
Bowdon questions
Is Bowdon, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bowdon scores better for retirees than 85% of Georgia towns and quieter than 80%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Bowdon?
The median owner-occupied home in Bowdon is valued at $167,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,337, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $919 a month.
What is the weather like in Bowdon?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Bowdon get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowdon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 26, 2008. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)