Cowden, IL
Living in Cowden
Bikeability
30
Walkability
71
Commute
49
Public Transit
30
Affordability
100
Public Safety
98
Airports
21
Hospitals
63
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
4
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
525
Population
-12 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate54%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$8.9k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office12%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked8%
Housing
$63k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$422
Median Monthly Rent
+$28 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cowden
United States45
Illinois50
Shelby County4
Property Crime in Cowden
United States48
Illinois43
Shelby County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cowden
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding59
Tornado36
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cowden, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cowden, IL
Mid-America Preparatory School
7 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
13 miles, E
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
14 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cowden, IL
Greenville University
38 miles, SW
Eastern Illinois University
40 miles, NE
Millikin University
41 miles, N
University of Illinois at Springfield
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cowden, IL
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
11 miles, N
Pana Community Hospital
15 miles, NW
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE
Fayette County Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Cowden, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
60 miles, NW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
63 miles, NE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
72 miles, SW