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Cottonwood, AL
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Cottonwood, AL
At a Glance
How Cottonwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottonwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cottonwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cottonwood residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,157. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,720 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,122. Median rent is $335/month, with 22.4% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,634/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.