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Bowling Green, Missouri
Bowling Green is a city of 4,170 people in Pike County, Missouri, founded in 1819.
Why visit Bowling Green
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include James Beauchamp Clark House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Bowling Green
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bowling Green
Bowling Green is a city and the county seat of Pike County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bowling Green had a population of 4,195.
From the Wikipedia article Bowling Green, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
James Beauchamp Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Backdoor Brick Oven
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
Welcome to Backdoor Brick Oven, your new go-to spot for delicious fire-baked pizzas in Bowling Green, MO. Catering to Hannibal, Troy,...
1300 S Business 61, Bowling Green
Su closed, Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Spring Hollow Coffee
Cafe · 0.4 mi
211 West Church Street, Bowling Green
Where to stay1
History
Bowling Green was settled in 1819, and designated county seat in 1824. Settled chiefly by migrants from Kentucky and Virginia, it was named after Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The James Beauchamp Clark House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
From the History section of Bowling Green, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Bowling Green Public Library & Community Center
Library · 0.4 mi
201 West Locust Street, Bowling Green
Healthcare1
Bowling Green Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
8 North Court Street, Bowling Green
Map of Bowling Green
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 2.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bowling Green 1 E Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pike County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 42 miles away.
- Vandalia 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Elsberry 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Barry 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Hannibal 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Pittsfield 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Troy 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Montgomery City 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Monroe City 35 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
- Mexico 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Wentzville 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bowling Green, MO, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Bowling Green MO Post Office, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Phoenix Lodge 1869 (17312434299), Paul Sableman, Public domain
- Pike County MO Courthouse 20141022 A, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
- Clark House, MustardsMom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Beachamp Clark House, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
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