Cow Creek, SD

South Dakota

Cow Creek is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 64.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 35/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $41,870 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.6%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cow Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population64
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans60.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$41,870
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$186M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,662 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
CommuteN/A
Broadband15.0%

Is Cow Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cow Creek receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cow Creek has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Cow Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches, including 48.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Cow Creek has a population of 64 with a density of 35 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

64
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 81.3%
Female 18.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cow Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cow Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cow Creek is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Cow Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$41,870
Avg Weekly Wage$904
IRS Avg AGI$92,307

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)153
County GDP$186M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare6
Retail22
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,280
137% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home75.5%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,280
137% above US avg

Health Metrics: Cow Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death10,949/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access48.7%
Healthcare Facilities6

Crime Rates: Cow Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Cow Creek has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.1 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall48.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,662 ft (507 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates44.5493°N, 100.4680°W
County FIPS46117
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.9-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.8%

Winner: Republican by 46.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.6%
33% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density35/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%
Healthcare Facilities6
Restaurants13
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home75.5%

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