Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment
25.6%
611% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.4%
16% higher than US avg
How Cow Head Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population398
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$47,000
Unemployment25.6%
Poverty14.4%
Commute14 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units185
Rent Burden0.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+2.8%
Is Cow Head a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cow Head receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cow Head offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cow Head is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 25.6%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cow Head is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Cow Head has a population of 398 with a density of 60 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).
Population
398
Total Population
2021 Census
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 101.3% |
| 29% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Cow Head is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 25.6% |
| 611% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 13.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Cow Head is $150,000, 47% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.2% |
| Housing Units | 185 |
Property Tax