Cottonwood, AL

Living in Cottonwood

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 57
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 11
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Schools 62
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Residents

1.3k Population +38 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black22%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$28k Median Household Income +$1.4k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed16%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office20%
Service31%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$8.2k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$34 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity95%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cottonwood

United States45
Alabama48
Dothan Metro Area53
Houston County58

Property Crime in Cottonwood

United States48
Alabama52
Dothan Metro Area45
Houston County51

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottonwood

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cottonwood, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cottonwood, AL

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New Day Academy
12 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Cottonwood, AL

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Troy University
65 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cottonwood, AL

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Flowers Hospital
16 miles, NW
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Jackson Hospital
19 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Cottonwood, AL

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