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Cowden, IL


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Cowden, Illinois

Cowden, Illinois, in Shelby county, is 41 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 87 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 612 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Cowden

In Cowden, about 58% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Cowden.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cowden had a median family income of $32,059.

Cowden Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cowden that were owner-occupied was 81%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Cowden has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Cowden, 100% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the village, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Cowden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Cowden Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Cowden Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cowden, IL

Comparing Cowden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men31
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times23
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built57
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