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Cobden

    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Cobden is a town in Illinois with a population of 1,217. Cobden is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Cobden offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Cobden and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cobden are above average.
    Population
    1,217

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $82,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $413
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      457
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      91.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      731.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      13%

      Working in Cobden

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $39,844
      National
      $55,322
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