At a Glance
Median Income
$100,417
$43,167 per capita
Home Value
$265,000
Zillow: $335,854
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
15.0% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cottonwood residents earn a median household income of $100,417 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,167. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood is $265,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,854. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
19.3% of adults in Cottonwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population335
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,417
Per Capita$43,167
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,000
Rent
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$335,854
Housing Units136
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation394 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute50 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cottonwood was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.