At a Glance
Violent Crime
348/100K
3,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cow Creek a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cow Creek reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,108/100K.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property3,108/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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%
Broadband13.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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