At a Glance
Median Income
$42,604
$21,751 per capita
Home Value
$64,900
Zillow: $69,438
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
How Cawood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cawood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cawood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cawood residents earn a median household income of $42,604 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,751. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cawood is $64,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,438. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
22.1% of adults in Cawood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cawood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population499
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,604
Per Capita$21,751
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,900
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$69,438
Housing Units360
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death20,677/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation1,627 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cawood was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.