At a Glance
Home Value
$57,000
Zillow: $390,534
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
1,168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
25.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
33.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cottonwood a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood is $57,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,534. Median rent is $1,039/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 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,168/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
74.5% 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. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.
Data Overview
People
Population122
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density78,419/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,187
Unemployment25.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,948M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
Home Value$57,000
Rent$1,039
Ownership33.8%
Zillow$390,534
Housing Units102
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property1,168/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking33.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death27,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI14 (Good)
Elevation6,070 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Broadband45.9%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Cottonwood was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.