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Cottonwood, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County
Cottonwood, ID
At a Glance
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)
Is Cottonwood a Good Place to Live?
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 5.1% (42% 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 $330,332. 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.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 214/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.