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Bowlus, MN
City in Morrison County, Minnesota.
Population
278
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
217
ZIP codes
0
Bowlus and its ZIP codes
Bowlus at a glance
- Bowlus is about 3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Bowlus, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morrison County. PPP loans are for Bowlus.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,320
11,202 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $7,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bowlus, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 0°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowlus, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Bowlus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElmdaleCity | 4.4 mi | 3.4 |
| RoyaltonCity | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| HoldingfordCity | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| UpsalaCity | 7.9 mi | 3.2 |
| SobieskiCity | 8 mi | 4 |
| RiceCity | 9.6 mi | 5.7 |
| St. StephenCity | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| FlensburgCity | 11 mi | 7 |
| Little FallsCity | 13 mi | 8 |
| SwanvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BurtrumCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| AvonCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| AlbanyCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| BuckmanCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| St. RosaCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowlus, MN in?
- Bowlus is in Morrison County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Bowlus, MN?
- About 278 people live in Bowlus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowlus?
- Nearby places include Elmdale (4.4 mi), Royalton (5.7 mi), Holdingford (6.8 mi), Upsala (7.9 mi), Sobieski (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023