Bowman, North Dakota is a city located in Bowman County in the southwestern part of the state. The county has a total area of 2,389 square miles and according to the 2019 US Census estimates, has a population of 2,969 residents. Despite its small population, Bowman County ranks highly on numerous best-places rankings. According to BestPlaces' BestPlaces Rankings, Bowman County received an overall score of 67 out of 100. This score is determined by several factors such as cost of living index, amenities, crime rate, education level and employment rate. Additionally, the county scored an A+ rating for amenities which includes restaurants, schools and shopping centers. Finally, according to bestplaces.net's cost of living index score Bowman County achieved a score of 98 out of 100 with 100 being the national average making it one of the most affordable places to live in North Dakota.
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