Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Cowan is a small town in Indiana with a population of 110. Residents earn $86,786 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cowan receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cowan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cowan is $86,786, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cowan is $182,100, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Cowan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,786 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,007 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,728 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,354 |
| County GDP | $5,403M |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Healthcare | 342 |
| Retail | 387 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,457 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 50.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $182,100 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,457 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,615/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 342 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 992 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1058°N, 85.3908°W |
| County FIPS | 18035 |
Winner: Republican by 15.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 56.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 342 |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Retail Stores | 387 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 50.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |