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Cowen, WV
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Population: 809
Home Price: $53,600
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Overview
Cowen is a village in the state of West Virginia with a population of 809. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Cowen has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.6 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Cowen, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$13,485
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$28,833
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
45.0%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
24.2%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
37.4
43.8
42.3
Gender
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
Male
48.8%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
White
100.0%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$53,600
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$458
$519
$801
Family Households
44.2%
44.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.0%
30.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.0%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
35.0%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
21.7%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
41.9%
41.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
0.0%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
3.5%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
21.0%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Cowen
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Cowen, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
liquor
doughnuts
breakfast sandwich
vegetables
burgers
steak
bacon
drinks
cooking
nascar
nascar racing
gaming
athletes
artists
fishing
fishing hiking
camping
nascar
merchandise
gardening
hot wheels
hunting
gaming
#passmeabusch #contest lesamoats
#letsmakeadeal
#campingworldlovesusa
tv
hospitality
gaming
fishing
fishing hiking
camping
summer
tents
gardening
mountains
hunting
space
#campingworldgifts
#letsmakeadeal
#campingworldlovesusa
gift card
gift cards
groceries
shopping spree
merchandise
depot
clothing
#letsmakeadeal
#dgmysterydash
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