At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$37,206 per capita
Home Value
$45,300
Zillow: $165,201
Median Rent
$517/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.5% smoking rate
How Cogswell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cogswell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cogswell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cogswell residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,206. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cogswell is $45,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,201. Median rent is $517/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
2.4% of adults in Cogswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cogswell has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$37,206
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,300
Rent$517
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$165,201
Housing Units66
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation1,303 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Cogswell was founded in 1890.
The median home in Cogswell was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.