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Cowden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
547
Population
1,368/sq mi density
$42,083
Median Income
$19,216 per capita
$76,200
Home Value
$147,425 Zillow
$767
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,200 home value, $767/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowden experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2492°N, 88.8594°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in |
Cowden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").