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Cottonwood, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County
2.6
/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
310 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $580/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in |
Cottonwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.8").