At a Glance
Median Income
$41,750
$39,600 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $257,955
Median Rent
$650/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.2% smoking rate
How Cook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cook 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
Cook residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,600. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cook is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,955. Median rent is $650/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
20.0% of adults in Cook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cook has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$650
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$257,955
Housing Units294
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain27.7 in/yr
Elevation1,327 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute17 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Cook was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.