Bowie, AZ


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Bowie, AZ

About Bowie, AZ

Living in Bowie, AZ is a truly unique experience. With a population of just over 4,000 people, the town has a small-town feel that makes it easy to get to know your neighbors. Life in Bowie is slow-paced and peaceful; it's the perfect place for those who appreciate the simpler things in life. The area offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains and endless outdoor activities to explore. Whether you're looking for a quiet weekend hiking or fishing, or an afternoon spent strolling through town, Bowie has something for everyone. You'll find plenty of local restaurants serving up delicious southwestern fare, and there's plenty of entertainment options like festivals and concerts throughout the year. No matter what type of adventure you seek, living in Bowie will provide all the relaxation and recreation you need. Small city - In the southeast corner of Arizona on the Mexican border, 80 miles from Tucson and 190 miles from Phoenix.

State: Arizona
County: Cochise County
Metro Area: Sierra Vista-Douglas Metro Area
City: Bowie
Zip Codes: 85605
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Elevation: 4632 ft above sea level

The Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area is located in the southeast corner of Arizona on the Mexican border, 80 miles from Tucson and 190 miles from Pho. Sierra Vista is one of the smaller metros in the United States and is comprised of Cochise county.

The many benefits of living in the Sierra Vista metro include sunny, affordability and low traffic.

Some disadvantages of the Sierra Vista metro area include weak economy, weak home prices and hot summers.

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area is 8.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona. October, April and May are the most pleasant months while July and January are the least comfortable months.

In the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85 degrees. The most pleasant months of the year for the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area are April, October and March. June is the hottest month for the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area with an average high temperature of 94.7 degrees, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area with an average of 31.0 degrees. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

The annual rainfall of 14.1 inches in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 9% falls in Summer, which is the driest season. August is the wettest month in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.3 inches.

Humidity in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.

An annual snowfall of 1.7 inches in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. January is the snowiest month in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area with 0.6 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Bowie Cost of Living

Sunny, affordability, and low traffic make Bowie a great place to live.

$81,900
+-312.8% higher than avg
$28,929
-138.6% lower than avg
6.6 / 7.6
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Bowie Crime
35.4 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Bowie, Arizona
$15,840
for a family
$26,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Bowie
   Sunny
Weak economy
   Affordability
Weak home prices
   Low traffic
Hot summers
Cost of Living