Cottonwood, AZ

Living in Cottonwood

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 74
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 65
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Schools 29
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Residents

12k Population +679 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
48% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service31%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$189k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$774 Median Monthly Rent +$137 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cottonwood

United States45
Arizona53
Prescott Valley Metro Area33
Yavapai County33

Property Crime in Cottonwood

United States48
Arizona61
Prescott Valley Metro Area36
Yavapai County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 2 1
Feb 42 2 2
Mar 47 2 2
Apr 54 1 1
May 63 0 0
Jun 72 0 0
Jul 77 2 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 58 1 0
Nov 47 1 1
Dec 39 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottonwood

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding76
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cottonwood, AZ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cottonwood, AZ

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Verde Valley School
13 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Cottonwood, AZ

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Prescott College
30 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cottonwood, AZ

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Airports

Airports near Cottonwood, AZ

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