At a Glance
Median Income
$80,101
$28,095 per capita
Violent Crime
309/100K
3,377/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
70.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Cowan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cowan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cowan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cowan residents earn a median household income of $80,101 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,095. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cowan reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,377/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Cowan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
70.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cowan has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density3,550/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,101
Per Capita$28,095
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$447,681
Housing Units100
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property3,377/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation77 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+70.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Cowan was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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