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Cowden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County
Cowden, IL
At a Glance
How Cowden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cowden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cowden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cowden residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,216. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cowden is $76,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,425. Median rent is $767/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Cowden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 694/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Cowden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cowden has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.