At a Glance
Median Income
$87,813
$29,916 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $229,317
Median Rent
$727/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.4% smoking rate
How Cochrane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cochrane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cochrane 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
Cochrane residents earn a median household income of $87,813 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,916. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cochrane is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,317. Median rent is $727/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
10.7% of adults in Cochrane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cochrane has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,813
Per Capita$29,916
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$727
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$229,317
Housing Units224
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,033/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation662 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cochrane was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.