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Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), CA
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Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) a Good Place to Live?
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 8.7% (142% 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.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,360/100K.
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.