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Cottonwood, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County
Cottonwood, OK
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 $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,096. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% 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.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 361/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.