At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$19,216 per capita
Home Value
$76,200
Zillow: $160,625
Median Rent
$767/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cowden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.3% (47% above 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 $160,625. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population547
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density1,368/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$19,216
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$1,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,200
Rent$767
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$160,625
Housing Units216
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation604 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cowden was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.