Arkansas
Cotter is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 955. Residents earn $33,250 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cotter receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cotter has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Cotter is $33,250, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cotter is $162,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $657 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 422 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,054 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Cotter enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,250 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,414 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $793 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,740 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $774M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,275 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $162,000 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,969 |
| Median List Price | $557,500 |
| Median List Price | $557,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $657 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,275 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,365/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 421.5/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 421.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,053.7/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 210.8/100K |
| Theft | 843.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 105.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2819°N, 92.5208°W |
| County FIPS | 05089 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |