Cowley County, Kansas
Among the top 20% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 8% for cost of living
- bottom 8% for property tax rate
Cowley County is a county in Kansas with about 35,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, cost of living, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and property tax rate.
Official websitecowleycounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
cold
cool
comf.
warm
hot
warm
comf.
cool
cold
74%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.8 in1.4 in
humid 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 92% of US counties
Home Value$104k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$776better than 60% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.69%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 34% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.75%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment5.3%better than 38% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.7 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.6 inbetter than 59% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 48% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.1better than 30% of US counties
School Quality63.3better than 66% of US counties
Violent Crime1648/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Crime2203/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Community
Population34,66158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.122nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0368th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3950th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.8%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.1%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.6%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 76% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 67% of US counties
Airport Distance89 mibetter than 55% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.3%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cowley County an affordable place to live?
- Cowley County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 92% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cowley County?
- The median home value in Cowley County is $104k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cowley County?
- Median household income in Cowley County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cowley County?
- Median gross rent in Cowley County is $776 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cowley County safe?
- Cowley County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1648/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 2203/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cowley County?
- Cowley County averages 81°F in July and 35°F in January, with 39.7 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cowley County?
- Public-school quality in Cowley County is above average, scoring better than 66% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cowley County?
- The average one-way commute in Cowley County is 21 min.
Other counties in Kansas
Explore Kansas
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)