BowdleSouth Dakota
Bowdle is a city in Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 470 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Bowdle
Bowdle, SD is a tiny community located in northern South Dakota with an estimated population of 472.
Officially, Bowdle is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 738 residents per square mile.
What Makes Bowdle Unique
- The only place in America named Bowdle — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bowdle
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bowdle
- Bowdle Elementary - 02
- Bowdle High School - 01
- Bowdle Jr. High - 03
- Bowdle Preschool - 04
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Bowdle Hospital - Cah · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.