Cowen, WV
Living in Cowen
Bikeability9
Walkability34
Commute47
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports3
Hospitals54
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
564Population+44 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate52%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$2.2k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office11%
Service37%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked3%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$56kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$386Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194924%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K46%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K7%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke10%
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas30%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cowen
United States45
West Virginia21
Webster County28
Property Crime in Cowen
United States48
West Virginia20
Webster County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 20 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 14 |
| Mar | 39 | 5 | 11 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cowen
Inland Flooding78
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cowen, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cowen, WV
Trinity Baptist Academy
12 miles, NW
Summersville Sda School
16 miles, SW
New Life Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
Lighthouse Christian Academy
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cowen, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College
44 miles, NE
Appalachian Bible College
52 miles, SW
Davis & Elkins College
52 miles, NE
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
56 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cowen, WV
Webster County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE
Summersville Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Cowen, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
39 miles, S
Yeager Airport
56 miles, W
North Central West Virginia Airport
64 miles, N