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Bowling Green, FL

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Small-town living in Hardee County

Affordable • Rural • Peaceful • Quaint • Scenic • Diverse •

Bowling Green is a tranquil small town situated in Hardee County. Residents love the community’s many quaint charms, from the historic buildings that line Main Street to the quiet, tree-lined residential roads. Bowling Green offers an array of affordable apartments and houses available for rent in a peaceful locale.

Although Bowling Green feels secluded, the community sits just northwest of the expansive Paynes Creek Historic State Park. Larger cities like Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and Sarasota are all within an hour’s drive of Bowling Green. Getting around from the community is simple with direct access to U.S. 17.

Transportation

16

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bowling Green Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

302 Students

5
out of 10
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.