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Cottondale, FL
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Cottondale, FL
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 $41,518 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,730. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottondale is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,921. Median rent is $913/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Cottondale reports 630 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,778/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Cottondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottondale has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.