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Retirement Living In Bowie - Maryland


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Area Description

Located 15 minutes from beautiful Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Located 30 minutes from Washington D.C. Located 40 minutes from downtown Baltimore. This is a sightseers paradise.

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Area Amenities

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Cultural Activities


The City of Bowie Arts Committee established and now maintains art galleries on the first and second floors of Bowie City Hall. The galleries, named East Gallery and West Gallery, include hanging space for photography and paintings, and two display cases for three-dimensional artwork.

Public transportation


Buses run from Bowie to a Metro hub 20 minutes away. Metro runs into Washington D.C. Also at the Metro hub is an Amtrak station with trains running up and down the east coast. There is also a train line that stops in Bowie for commuting to Baltimore and D.C. Baltimore-Washington International Airport is less than 30 minutes from Bowie.

Medical Facilities


Bowie has a Health Center, opened 24 hours a day, which is attached to a major hospital.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Bowie, Maryland?

For those of you that retire in Bowie, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 30's and highs in the mid 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Bowie such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Bowie is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the mid 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Bowie, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  24 F°  33 F°  43 F°
 Feb  26 F°  36 F°  47 F°
 Mar  33 F°  44 F°  55 F°
 Apr  43 F°  54 F°  66 F°
 May  52 F°  64 F°  75 F°
 Jun  62 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Jul  67 F°  77 F°  88 F°
 Aug  65 F°  76 F°  86 F°
 Sep  57 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Oct  45 F°  57 F°  68 F°
 Nov  36 F°  47 F°  58 F°
 Dec  28 F°  37 F°  47 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  25  1
 Feb  0  21  0
 Mar  0  15  0
 Apr  0  3  0
 May  2  0  0
 Jun  6  0  0
 Jul  11  0  0
 Aug  8  0  0
 Sep  2  0  0
 Oct  0  2  0
 Nov  0  11  0
 Dec  0  22  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  9  23 %
 Feb  3 "  8  25 %
 Mar  4 "  9  30 %
 Apr  4 "  10  41 %
 May  5 "  10  52 %
 Jun  4 "  9  62 %
 Jul  4 "  10  66 %
 Aug  4 "  9  65 %
 Sep  4 "  8  58 %
 Oct  4 "  8  47 %
 Nov  4 "  8  37 %
 Dec  3 "  9  27 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  6 "  5  2
 Feb  5 "  5  2
 Mar  1 "  1  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  0  0
 Dec  2 "  2  1


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Cost of Living for Bowie, MD

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Senior Assistance in Bowie, MD

Bowie, Maryland offers the following assistance for seniors:
Curb-to-Curb Transportation
The City of Bowie offers curb-to-curb transportation for Bowie seniors age 55 and older to the Senior Center, to medical appointments, to scheduled shopping locations, and to senior clubs and other locations on a priority basis. Transportation is offered only within the Bowie city limits.

Daily transportation to the Center is offered between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. with return home at 2 p.m. Curb-to-curb transportation for non-senior Bowie residents with disabilities for medical appointments and other trips within the City limits. Meals for homebound are delivered weekdays to Seniors upon request to the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services by calling 301-265-8450. A lift-equipped van is available for those in need. Please, let staff know if lift is necessary when making transportation appointment. Donation of 50 cents each ride.

Shopping Days

Mondays: Pin Oak Village shoppers
Bus picks up at POV at 10:30 a.m. and returns to POV at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesdays: Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart
Shuttle leaves Senior Center at 10, 11, 12, and returns only at 1 p.m.
Wednesdays: Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart
Shuttle leaves Senior Center at 10, 11, 12, and returns only at 1 p.m.
Thursdays: All Bowie food stores
Pick-up from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. to Giant or Safeway and return at 12 noon to home
Fridays: Bowie Town Center shuttle
Shuttle leaves Senior Center at 10, 11, 12 and returns only at 1 p.m. Shoppers are to purchase only what they can safely carry in two shopping bags. Drivers will assist with packages on/off the bus only


Medical & General Appointments

Medical appointments are on a first come, first served basis. Medical appointments have priority over other appointments.
Schedule appointments Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Appointments are scheduled for approximately one hour duration.
Request office staff to call Senior Center when ready to return home.
Drivers are not to enter any residences. Family members or escorts are required to bring the wheelchair occupant to the curb, and are to accompany the bus if the wheelchair occupant is unable to operate the chair at the destinations.
Please call the Senior Center to cancel transportation if your doctor’s appointment has been cancelled.


For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Sue O'Toole at the Senior Center at 301-809-2324.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Bowie Offer For Retirees?

We need volunteers for committees, projects, neighbors helping neighbors and more. See our volunteer page: www.cityofbowie.org/Index.aspx?NID=203

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