At a Glance
Median Income
$65,313
$34,006 per capita
Home Value
$83,200
Zillow: $222,432
Median Rent
$560/mo
16.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
13.6% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cook residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,006. 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 508 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cook is $83,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,432. Median rent is $560/month, with 16.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
22.7% of adults in Cook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population361
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,124/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$34,006
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,200
Rent$560
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$222,432
Housing Units193
Rent Burden16.4%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cook was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.