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Bowler, WI
Village in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Population
316
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
304
ZIP codes
0
Bowler and its ZIP codes
Bowler at a glance
- Bowler is about 2.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Bowler, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawano County. PPP loans are for Bowler.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,118
12,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,304
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,120 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bowler, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 5°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowler, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Bowler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TilledaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Paac CiinakCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| TigertonVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| LeopolisCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| GreshamVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WittenbergVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.8 |
| CarolineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| MattoonVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| PellaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| ElandVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| ZoarCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| NeopitCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.2 |
| BirnamwoodVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| MarionCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Middle VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| ElderonVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowler, WI in?
- Bowler is in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Bowler, WI?
- About 316 people live in Bowler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowler?
- Nearby places include Tilleda (4.5 mi), Paac Ciinak (8.4 mi), Tigerton (8.6 mi), Leopolis (9.5 mi), Gresham (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023