At a Glance
Median Income
$43,516
$29,183 per capita
Home Value
$36,400
Zillow: $226,313
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
22.1% smoking rate
How Drowning Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Drowning Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Drowning Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Drowning Creek residents earn a median household income of $43,516 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,183. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Drowning Creek is $36,400 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,313. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
8.1% of adults in Drowning Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Drowning Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,516
Per Capita$29,183
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$36,400
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$226,313
Housing Units209
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation837 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Drowning Creek was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
46.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.