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Cowie, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Cowie is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,640. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,640 Population 15/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,320 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,320 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$294,677 home value, $1,383/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Cowie

Cowie

Cowie is a village in the Stirling council area of Scotland. Historically part of Stirlingshire, it lies on the minor B9124 road approximately 4 miles southeast of Stirling and about 1 mile north of the A9 road. The United Kingdom Census 2011 recorded the population as 2,713.

People

Population2,640
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,320
Per Capita$55,320
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$294,677
Rent$1,383
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,056

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population2,640
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates56.0797°, -3.8675°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)
Median Household Income$55,320
Median Age40.6 years

About Cowie

Cowie is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,640. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cowie has a population of 2,640 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 177.5 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

2,640
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
177.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Cowie vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Cowie is $55,320, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,064, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 240 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cowie vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,320
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,320
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)240

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cowie is $294,677, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,383 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,056 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$294,677
5% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,383
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,056

Property Tax

Cowie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area177.5 sq mi (459.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates56.0797°N, 3.8675°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 144 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 150 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 35 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 138 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 110 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 37 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 135 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 94 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 19 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 129 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 100 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 36 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
August 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Cowie has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.4").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area177.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Cowie

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cowie Primary School
St Margaret's RC Primary
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Radio Stations near Cowie

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio MP3
CareSound Radio MP3 128 kbps
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow MP3 128 kbps
Jambo! Radio MP3 192 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio MP3
Stirling Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cowie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alloa Tower
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Bennie Museum
Blackridge Museum
Callendar House
Colzium Museum
Culross Palace
Cumbernauld Museum
Dollar Museum
Dunblane Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
John Cowanes Hospital
Kilsyth Museum
Kinneil Museum
Leighton Library
Menstrie Castle
Polmaise Colliery Museum
Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling Old Town Jail
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
The Bastion & Thieves Pot
The Dunmore Pineapple
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Cowie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Airdrie Library0.0
Airdrie Public Library & Observatory0.0
Auchterarder Library0.0
Baillieston Library0.0
Bannockburn Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Bridge of Allan Library0.0
Chapelhall Library0.0
Condorrat Library0.0
Cowie Library0.0
Cumbernauld Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Doune Library0.0
Dunblane Library0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Kilsyth Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Leighton Library0.0
Library0.0
Main Street Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
Speirs Centre0.0
Stirling Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cowie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square

Clinics in Cowie

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cowie Health Centre

Breweries in Cowie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allanwater Brewery
Harviestoun Brewery Ltd
Williams Bros. Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Cowie

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cowie

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 $0
Snow Factor 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cowie

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Benston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Atholl AirfieldSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buchlyvie AirstripSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
East Lochlane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
Kier Garden AirstripSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Sheardale airstripSmall Airport
Skydive StrathallanSmall Airport
South Barnbeth Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Stonehill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Thankerton private airstripSmall Airport
Thornhill AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cowie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cowie Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cowie

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cowie & Plean Parish Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowie

What is the population of Cowie?

Cowie has a population of 2,640 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 177.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Cowie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,320, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $294,677 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cowie?

Cowie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cowie?

Cowie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,064. There are 240 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cowie?

The median home value in Cowie is $294,677. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,383. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Cowie?

50.0% of adults in Cowie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Cowie?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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