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Bowman, AR
Census-designated place in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Population
30
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
0
Bowman and its ZIP codes
Bowman at a glance
- Bowman is 67% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craighead County. PPP loans are for Bowman.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,124
55,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $6,251 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bowman, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
725
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowman, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Bowman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake CityCity | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| BayCity | 6.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Black OakTown | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BrooklandCity | 7.3 mi | 7.9 |
| MonetteCity | 9.7 mi | 5.7 |
| JonesboroCity | 9.8 mi | 80.2 |
| TrumannCity | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| CarawayCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LeachvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| ParagouldCity | 16 mi | 31.8 |
| EtowahTown | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| LepantoCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| BonoCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| WalcottCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ManilaCity | 19 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowman, AR in?
- Bowman is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Bowman, AR?
- About 30 people live in Bowman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowman?
- Nearby places include Lake City (1.9 mi), Bay (6.7 mi), Black Oak (7.2 mi), Brookland (7.3 mi), Monette (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023