The Town FilesBowman, Georgia
City in Elbert County · population 872 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,000
- Household income
- $40,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 51.3
Bowman is a city of 872 people in Elbert County, Georgia. The median home is worth $99,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more of a college town than 80% of Georgia towns, quieter than 78% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Bowman 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 Bowman is worth $99,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $40,625, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $712 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bowman | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $712 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $40,625 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bowman
| People | Bowman | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Bowman
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 30.2°F. About 49.4 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 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowman since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 16, 2004 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 6, 2003.
Severe weather in Elbert County since 1996
Elbert County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Elbert County
Elbert County had 6,086 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,565 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Bowman itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Towns near Bowman
- Royston, GA7.2 mi · 2,649 people · home $220,800
- Franklin Springs, GA8.5 mi · 1,155 people · home $207,500
- Canon, GA10.5 mi · 643 people · home $118,300
- Comer, GA11.3 mi · 1,512 people · home $223,800
- Elberton, GA11.4 mi · 4,640 people · home $114,900
- Hartwell, GA11.6 mi · 4,470 people · home $165,700
- Danielsville, GA11.9 mi · 654 people · home $219,900
- Colbert, GA15.6 mi · 630 people · home $325,400
Bowman questions
Is Bowman, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bowman scores better for retirees than 77% of Georgia towns and quieter than 78%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.3).
How much does a house cost in Bowman?
The median owner-occupied home in Bowman is valued at $99,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,625, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $712 a month.
What is the weather like in Bowman?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Bowman get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 16, 2004. 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)