Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
3,102 Population 7,954/sq mi density
$40,339 Median Income $12,419 per capita
$256,400 Home Value $1,177,902 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$40,339 median income, 15.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$256,400 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,339
46% below
$12,419 per capita
Home Value
$256,400
9% below
Zillow: $1,177,902
Median Rent
$947/mo
19% below
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
47.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
336% above
39.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cottonwood CDP (Kern County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
91%
Rent
81%
Poverty
315%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
436%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) residents earn a median household income of $40,339 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,419. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) is $256,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,902. Median rent is $947/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

6.2% of adults in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 47.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population3,102
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density7,954/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$40,339
Per Capita$12,419
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty39.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

B
Home Value$256,400
Rent$947
Ownership10.8%
Zillow$1,177,902
Housing Units869
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking21.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation385 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+47.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.