Cotton City, NM

Cotton City, NM

At a Glance

How Cotton City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cotton City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Cotton City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cotton City residents earn a median household income of $56,688 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,787. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cotton City is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,337. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Cotton City reports 455 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,516/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Cotton City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cotton City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

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