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Cottonwood, MN
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Cottonwood, MN
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 $90,750 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,540. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,666. Median rent is $914/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,449/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.