At a Glance
Median Income
$42,250
$28,749 per capita
Home Value
$106,400
Zillow: $198,297
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.4% smoking rate
How Cobden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cobden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cobden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cobden residents earn a median household income of $42,250 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,749. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 329 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cobden is $106,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,297. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
19.8% of adults in Cobden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cobden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,064
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born18.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,250
Per Capita$28,749
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,400
Rent
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$198,297
Housing Units467
Rent Burden41.8%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,018/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation601 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cobden was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
18.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.