At a Glance
Median Income
$75,588
$40,408 per capita
Home Value
$177,400
Zillow: $234,092
Median Rent
$956/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13.6% smoking rate
How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cordova's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cordova 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
Cordova residents earn a median household income of $75,588 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,408. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cordova is $177,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,092. Median rent is $956/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
23.0% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cordova has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population633
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,111/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,588
Per Capita$40,408
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,400
Rent$956
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$234,092
Housing Units325
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation586 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Cordova was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.