Cottonwood Falls, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chase County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
944 Population 1,475/sq mi density
$48,631 Median Income $24,350 per capita
$85,200 Home Value $128,766 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,631 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $688/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cottonwood Falls, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,631
35% below
$24,350 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
70% below
Zillow: $128,766
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Cottonwood Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
30%
Rent
59%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cottonwood Falls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cottonwood Falls residents earn a median household income of $48,631 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,350. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cottonwood Falls is $85,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,766. Median rent is $688/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

23.1% of adults in Cottonwood Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cottonwood Falls has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population944
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,475/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,631
Per Capita$24,350
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$147M
Avg Weekly Wage$839

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$688
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$128,766
Housing Units418
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cottonwood Falls was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.