Cottonwood, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
113 Population 171/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $21,096 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $93,270 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $580/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cottonwood, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,500
57% below
$21,096 per capita
Home Value
$86,800
69% below
Zillow: $93,270
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
43%
Home Value
31%
Rent
50%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cottonwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cottonwood residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,096. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cottonwood is $86,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,270. Median rent is $580/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

10.2% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cottonwood has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population113
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$21,096
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,800
Rent$580
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$93,270
Housing Units64
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation588 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cottonwood was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.