Bowling Green, KY GIS Map
Bowling Green is a city in Warren County, Kentucky, with a population of about 78,543. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Warren County
- Population
- 78,543
- Elevation
- 523 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.9685, -86.4808
- ZIP codes (4)
- 42101, 42102, 42103, 42104
- Land area
- 42 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green is a city in and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 72,294 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the state, after Louisville and Lexington. The Bowling Green metropolitan area is the fourth-largest in the state and had a population of 179,639 in 2020.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Bowling Green, KY
The Bowling Green map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Bowling Green without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Bowling Green Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
75,388
Households
30,633
Median household income
$48,873
Median age
28.7 years
Median home value
$241,900
Median gross rent
$998/mo
Owner-occupied homes
36.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
Below poverty level
25.6%
Land area
42 sq mi
Population density
1,795 / sq mi
County
Bowling Green Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
58,067
April 2020 (estimates base)
72,313
July 2024 estimate
79,076
Change 2010-2020
+24.5%
Change 2020-2024
+9.4%
Photos of Bowling Green
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Bowling Green
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Bowling Green.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William H. Natcher Fb-Usct | 242 E Main St, 42101 | Owned | 28,034 | — |
| Chandler Business Park | 2724 Chandler Dr, 42104 | Leased | 14,047 | Sep 2028 |
| West Professional Park | 200 W Professional Park CT, 42104 | Leased | 7,564 | Dec 2029 |
| Building Fountain Square | 400 E Main Ave, 42101 | Leased | 5,559 | Jan 2032 |
| Building Fountain Square | 400 E Main Ave, 42101 | Leased | 5,559 | Dec 2030 |
| Hartland Professional Bldg | 990 Wilkinson Trce, 42103 | Leased | 5,301 | Aug 2031 |
| Government Building, Bowling Green, Ky | 1013 Morgantown Rd, 42101 | Leased | 4,814 | Aug 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Bowling Green
General soil map unit at the city center: Pembroke-Nicholson-Crider
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 26.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Pembroke40%
Alfisols · Mollic Paleudalfs
- Crider20%
Alfisols · Typic Paleudalfs
- Pembroke15%
Alfisols · Mollic Paleudalfs
- Nicholson10%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Nolin6%
Inceptisols · Dystric Fluventic Eutrudepts
- Taft5%
Ultisols · Glossaquic Fragiudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Bowling Green
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Bowling Green Warren Co Ap, Ky weather station, elevation 523 ft, 3.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 90°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 28°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
8.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 46 | 51 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 83 | 72 | 59 | 49 |
| Avg low °F | 28 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 32 |
| Precip. in | 3.64 | 4.07 | 4.54 | 4.81 | 5.03 | 4.51 | 4.26 | 3.89 | 3.64 | 3.63 | 3.73 | 4.35 |
| Snow in | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Bowling Green
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Warren County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 88.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailVery High
- TornadoRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Bowling Green FAQ
What county is Bowling Green in?
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Bowling Green, Kentucky is located in Warren County.
What is the population of Bowling Green?
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Bowling Green has a population of about 78,543, making it the number 3 of the 40 Kentucky cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Bowling Green?
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The elevation of Bowling Green is approximately 523 feet (159 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Bowling Green?
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ZIP codes for Bowling Green include 42101, 42102, 42103, 42104.
What time zone is Bowling Green in?
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Bowling Green is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Bowling Green from Frankfort?
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Bowling Green is about 122 miles from Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, in a straight line.
How far is Bowling Green from Louisville?
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Bowling Green is about 97 miles from Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Bowling Green?
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Cities near Bowling Green include Glasgow, KY (31 miles); Gallatin, TN (40 miles); Hendersonville, TN (47 miles); Mount Juliet, TN (53 miles); Lebanon, TN (54 miles).
Local notes for Bowling Green, KY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.