Median Income
$50,714
33% lower than US avg
Home Value
$79,200
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$689
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.4%
24% higher than US avg
How Cooter Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population307
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,714
Per Capita$56,632
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty15.4%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$689
Ownership56.3%
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity41.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+78.4%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.0%
Is Cooter a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cooter receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cooter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cooter is $50,714, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cooter is $79,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Cooter has a population of 307 with a density of 1,023 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 2% Hispanic.
Population
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
The median household income in Cooter is $50,714, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,714 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,632 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
| 24% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
The median home value in Cooter is $79,200, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $689 (41% below US avg). 56.3% of homes are owner-occupied.
Home Values
| Census Median | $79,200 |
| 72% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $689 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.3% |
Property Tax
In Cooter, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.9% report depression. 35.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Cooter vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.0% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 81.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cooter vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,023/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |