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Cowgill, MO

Missouri

Cowgill is a small town in Missouri with a population of 184. Residents earn $43,571 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
184 Population 767/sq mi density
$43,571 Median Income $19,994 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $329,631 Zillow
$530 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,571 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, $530/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,571
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $51,700
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $530
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.4%
73% higher than US avg

How Cowgill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population184
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,571
Per Capita$19,994
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty21.4%
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent$530
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$329,631
Housing Units89
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking21.5%
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute38 min
Broadband74.0%

Is Cowgill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cowgill receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cowgill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cowgill is $43,571, 42% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cowgill is $51,700, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cowgill has a population of 184 with a density of 767 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.2%), with 6% Black.

Population

184
Total Population
767
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Cowgill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cowgill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cowgill is $43,571, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Cowgill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,571
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.4%
73% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.5 min
Drive Alone67.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Cowgill is $51,700, 82% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $329,631.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$51,700
82% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$329,631

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below US avg
Rent Burden21.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.9%
Housing Units89
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

In Cowgill, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.9% of residents lack health insurance. 21.5% are current smokers. 26.7% report depression. 33.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cowgill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure34.9%
Asthma11.1%
COPD9.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.5%
54% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity33.5%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress16.0%
Short Sleep39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.1%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits55.0%

Food & Exercise

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+6.9%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density767/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.5 min
Drive Alone67.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.6%

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