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Bowling Green, MO
City in Pike County, Missouri.
Population
4,170
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,551
ZIP codes
0
Bowling Green and its ZIP codes
Bowling Green at a glance
- Bowling Green is about 17 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 173rd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $53,295, 25% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,800 (44% below Missouri) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Bowling Green, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowling Green, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,295
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$128,800
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (496), Irish Americans (391), Arab Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Bowling Green.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,420
5,219 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $8,352 per person
How people get to work
Bowling Green, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowling Green, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowling Green, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Bowling Green
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TarrantsVillage | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| St. ClementCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| CurryvilleCity | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| AshleyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| LouisianaCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| FrankfordCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AshburnTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| VandaliaCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| EoliaVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| WhitesideVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Rockport, ILCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| MiddletownTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| SilexCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| New LondonCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| PaynesvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowling Green, MO in?
- Bowling Green is in Pike County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Bowling Green, MO?
- About 4,170 people live in Bowling Green, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowling Green?
- Nearby places include Tarrants (2.7 mi), St. Clement (4.9 mi), Curryville (5.8 mi), Ashley (6.7 mi), Louisiana (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023