At a Glance
Home Value
$218,600
Zillow: $345,980
Median Rent
$883/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
65.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
11.9% smoking rate
How Cowiche Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cowiche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cowiche a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cowiche is $218,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,980. Median rent is $883/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.7% of adults in Cowiche hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cowiche has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population449
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density541/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born34.5%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,947
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
Home Value$218,600
Rent$883
Ownership30.6%
Zillow$345,980
Housing Units275
Rent Burden37.2%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,749 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+65.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Cowiche was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
34.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.