Cotton City, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
236 Population 9/sq mi density
$56,688 Median Income $26,787 per capita
$191,700 Home Value $217,337 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cotton City, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,688
25% below
$26,787 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
32% below
Zillow: $217,337
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
68%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cotton City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population236
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born28.0%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,688
Per Capita$26,787
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$217,337
Housing Units198
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation4,221 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute17 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cotton City was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
28.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.