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WV area data

Cowen, WV

Cowen, WV.

Population: 2,807 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$84,268
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
-5.3%
5-year appreciation
+4.5%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$95,582
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Herold Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+11 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$395
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,120
Average weekly wage
$798
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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