At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$28,635 per capita
Home Value
$206,800
Zillow: $342,673
Median Rent
$942/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
16.0% 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cottonwood residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,635. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood is $206,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,673. Median rent is $942/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
23.6% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,138
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,635
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,800
Rent$942
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$342,673
Housing Units452
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation3,556 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cottonwood was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.