Cotton Town, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
63 Population 2,100/sq mi density
$13,885 Median Income $13,016 per capita
$261,500 Home Value $154,500 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$13,885 median income, unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$261,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cotton Town, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$13,885
82% below
$13,016 per capita
Home Value
$261,500
7% below
Zillow: $154,500
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%
74% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Cotton Town Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
18%
Home Value
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
174%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cotton Town a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cotton Town residents earn a median household income of $13,885 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,016. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cotton Town is $261,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,500. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

58.7% of adults in Cotton Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cotton Town has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population63
Median Age67.6 yrs
Density2,100/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,885
Per Capita$13,016
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

F
Home Value$261,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$154,500
Housing Units21
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,271 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.