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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 588 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5547°N, 96.2032°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coal County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ada Regional (ADT) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Cottonwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.4").