At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cottonwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 395/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age0.0 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$321,470
Housing Units13
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property395/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death24,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,485 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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