Cow Creek, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Stanley County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
64
Population
35/sq mi density
47°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
Cow Creek, SD
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
How Cow Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cow Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cow Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
22.6% of adults in Cow Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cow Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$41,870
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$186M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$300,384
Housing Units73
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation1,662 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband30.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cow Creek was built in 2006.
75.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.