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Cowgill, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowgill, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,571
42% below
$19,994 per capita
Home Value
$51,700
82% below
Zillow: $329,631
Median Rent
$530/mo
54% below
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Cowgill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cowgill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
18%
Rent
46%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowgill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowgill residents earn a median household income of $43,571 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,994. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowgill is $51,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,631. Median rent is $530/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Cowgill reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 368/100K.

Education

13.3% of adults in Cowgill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cowgill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population184
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent$530
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$329,631
Housing Units89
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property368/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation971 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute38 min
Broadband74.0%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cowgill was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (46 miles).
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.