Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Bowman Township’s median age is 52.9 years, above both North Dakota’s towns (33.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher January low than Bowman Township. Bowman Township’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both the North Dakota town median (0.7) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Bowman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Bowman Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 481 in 1910, a peak of 2,071 in 1980, 1,470 in 2020. The archive holds 24 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 2 maps from 1968 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bowman Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Bowman Township.
Most working residents leave Bowman Township for work: only 14% work in town. Bowman Township’s average trip to work is 16 minutes. Since 2013, Bowman Township has added 58 jobs, to 216 in 2023.
| Bowman Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 39% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The FEMA risk score in Bowman Township is 5 of 100. Since 1978, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bowman Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Bowman Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a higher July high than Bowman Township.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Bowman Township beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 13% of Bowman Township adults report frequent mental distress. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Bowman Township.
| Bowman Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| What stands out | Bowman Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.9% | 82.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
44 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
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None within 15 miles of Bowman Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Bowman Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Where Bowman Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in North Dakota, United States
Bowman is a city located in southwestern North Dakota and is the county seat of Bowman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2020 census. Bowman is approximately 16 ½ miles north of the South Dakota border and roughly 32 miles east of the Montana border.
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Bowman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.