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Cottonwood, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Apache County County
Cottonwood, AZ
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 $47,162 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,577. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood is $286,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,422/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.