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Cottondale, AL
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Cottondale, AL
At a Glance
How Cottondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cottondale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cottondale residents earn a median household income of $44,250 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,887. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottondale is $118,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,484. Median rent is $904/month, with 49.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Cottondale reports 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,292/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Cottondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottondale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.