At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$25,785 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $271,941
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
25.8% smoking rate
How Cottage Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottage Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cottage Grove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cottage Grove residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,785. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 834 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottage Grove is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,941. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
17.1% of adults in Cottage Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottage Grove has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$25,785
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,723M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$271,941
Housing Units26
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation540 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute41 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cottage Grove was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.