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Bowling Green
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a charming mid-sized city known for its rich history, lively university scene, and automotive heritage as the home of the Corvette Museum. The city balances small-town hospitality with a variety of dining, arts, and recreational activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
30,808
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.99°, -86.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,205
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1420 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWG
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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