Cowgill, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
184 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$51,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$529 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Caldwell County
3
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Caldwell County
2
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 26
Feb 1 4 31
Mar 3 2 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 2 3 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 5%

Schools

Cowgill Elem
<1 miles, SE 2.8 star
Polo High
6 miles, W 3.2 star
Polo Middle
6 miles, W 1.9 star
Polo Elem
6 miles, W 1.9 star

Colleges

Grand River Technical School
26 miles, E 1.9 star
William Jewell College
34 miles, W 2.8 star
North Central Missouri College
39 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Cameron Regional Medical Center
20 miles, NW 2.3 star
Ray County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW 4.1 star
Lafayette Regional Health Center
26 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Kansas City International Airport
46 miles, W 3.7 star
Columbia Regional Airport
105 miles, SE 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
137 miles, NE 2.3 star