At a Glance
Median Income
$37,295
$19,627 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
Zillow: $182,943
Median Rent
$716/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 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 $37,295 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,627. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,017 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cowan is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,943. Median rent is $716/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Cowan reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 966/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Cowan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cowan has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,777
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,295
Per Capita$19,627
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$1,833M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$716
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$182,943
Housing Units781
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property966/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary181/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation985 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Cowan was founded in 1808.
The median home in Cowan was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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