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Cowden, IL
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Population: 492
Home Price: $65,000
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Overview
Cowden is a village in the state of Illinois with a population of 492. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Cowden has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
22.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Cowden, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Cowden
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,004
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,278
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
25.2%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Cowden
Illinois
United States
Median Age
37.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Cowden
Illinois
United States
Male
44.5%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
55.5%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Cowden
Illinois
United States
White
93.1%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.4%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.2%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Cowden
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$65,000
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$408
$721
$801
Family Households
36.2%
36.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.1%
29.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
67.3%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
32.7%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Cowden
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.6%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
59.4%
59.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.6%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
5.6%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Cowden
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
7.5%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
12.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Cowden
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
0.0
43.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
0.0
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Cowden
Illinois
United States
Burglary
0.0
246.4
336.1
Theft
520.8
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
173.6
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Cowden, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
low carb
glutenfree
hot sauce
deep fried
gravy
meat
cheese
basketball
soccer
teams
football
painting
paintings
inspired by
studio
watercolour
creative
creativity
fashion
exhibition
theatre
collection
#art
#artworks
#artlovers
#modernart
studio
creative
lifestyle
fashion
commentary
theatre
celebrity
comedy
tv
sports
summer
space
gardens
sports
vans
asda
supermarket
deals
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