Cowden, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
547 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$473 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shelby County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Shelby County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 28
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 107, IL
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Schools

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
Beecher City Grade School
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
Cowden-Herrick Grade School
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lake Land College
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
Greenville University
38 miles, W • 1.9 star
Eastern Illinois University
40 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
11 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Pana Community Hospital
15 miles, NW • 3.2 star
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
60 miles, NW • 1 star
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