Cottonwood, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,120
Population
1,120/sq mi density
$90,750
Median Income
$44,540 per capita
$180,200
Home Value
$251,377 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $914/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottonwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,071 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6110°N, 95.6719°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yellow Medicine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Cottonwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").