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Cowen, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Webster County County
Cowen, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Cowen a Good Place to Live?
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. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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 $81,948. 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.
Safety & Crime
Cowen reports 453 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,219/100K.
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.