At a Glance
Median Income
$30,625
$15,321 per capita
Home Value
$57,300
Zillow: $87,166
Median Rent
$753/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
76.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.2%
25.7% smoking rate
How Cowen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cowen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cowen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cowen residents earn a median household income of $30,625 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,321. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 216 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cowen is $57,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,166. Median rent is $753/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
11.2% of adults in Cowen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cowen has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density889/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,625
Per Capita$15,321
Unemployment
Poverty29.2%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$788
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,300
Rent$753
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$87,166
Housing Units260
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,111/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation2,233 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cowen was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.