Cottonwood Falls, KS

Cottonwood Falls, KS

At a Glance

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)

Is Cottonwood Falls a Good Place to Live?

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 0.8% (78% 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 $114,866. 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.

Safety & Crime

Cottonwood Falls reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,764/100K.

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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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