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Cow Head, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.0 /5.0
B Good
398 Population 60/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $47,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 25.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cow Head, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,000
6% below
$47,000 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
79% below
33.3% high school+
Unemployment
25.6%
611% above
14.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Cow Head Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cow Head's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
53%
Rent
65%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
711%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cow Head a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cow Head residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,000. The unemployment rate stands at 25.6% (611% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cow Head is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.9% of adults in Cow Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cow Head has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population398
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$47,000
Unemployment25.6%
Poverty14.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$752
Ownership86.5%
Housing Units185
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute14 min