Bowling Green, Kentucky

Population 59,707

Bowling Green is located in Warren County, KY. The population is 59,707, making Bowling Green the largest city in Warren County and the 3rd largest city in the state of Kentucky.

There are 43 public schools in Bowling Green with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Bowling Green is moderate , and there are 157 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bowling Green is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bowling Green property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bowling Green include Plum Springs, Plano and Alvaton.

Bowling Green Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.6%

Crime Rate

49.74% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 365
  • Violent Crimes: 292
  • Robbery: 79
  • Burglary: 554
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

48.50% Higher than national avg.
  • 157 offenders in Bowling Green
  • 26.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

362 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 35
  • Superfunds: 12
  • Tanks & Spills: 314

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

43 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 43 K-12 public schools in Bowling Green, KY and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Bowling Green's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
6 Private Schools

Anchored Christian School

Bowling Green Christian Academy

Children's House Montessori

Foundation Christian Academy

Holy Trinity Lutheran School

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7 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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157 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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55 Former Drug Labs view all

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302 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bowling Green, KY issued 302 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 302 permits, 118 were issued for single family homes and 184 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bowling Green, KY issued 267 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 267 permits, 140 were issued for single family homes and 127 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $694
  • 1 Bedroom: $712
  • 2 Bedrooms: $878
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,104
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,428

Zip Codes

42101 42102 42103 42104 42122

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Environmental Hazards

362 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Bowling Green, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Bowling Green, KY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Bowling Green, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.63°
  • February 40.2°
  • March 50.35°
  • April 59.5°
  • May 68.83°
  • June 77.07°
  • July 79.83°
  • August 78.26°
  • September 71.7°
  • October 59.13°
  • November 48.3°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bowling Green, KY

Earthquakes
Bowling Green, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bowling Green, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bowling Green, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bowling Green, KY has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bowling Green, KY: $37,183

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bowling Green is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.50%
White Collar - 53.50%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • S. Brett Guthrie

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

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23 Cemeteries view all

45 FCC Towers view all

10 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

4 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

6 Retirement Homes view all

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