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Bowler, Wisconsin

village · Shawano County

At a glance

316
Population
$137,500
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$272,701
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$814/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$53,750
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
24.5 min
Average commute
91.8%
Homes with broadband
98.81%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost12% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates93.2%
College graduates8.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Shawano County Economic Progress, Inc. (SCEPI)
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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