At a Glance
Median Income
$53,898
$38,763 per capita
Home Value
$247,700
Zillow: $441,350
Median Rent
$931/mo
45.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Cove Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cove Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cove Creek 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
Cove Creek residents earn a median household income of $53,898 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,763. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,018 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cove Creek is $247,700 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,350. Median rent is $931/month, with 45.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
34.7% of adults in Cove Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cove Creek has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,533
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,898
Per Capita$38,763
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A
Home Value$247,700
Rent$931
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$441,350
Housing Units723
Rent Burden45.7%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,649/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation3,181 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cove Creek was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.