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Cottonwood, AL
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Population: 1,155
Home Price: $84,900
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Overview
Cottonwood is a small town in the state of Alabama with a population of 1,155. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Cottonwood has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.9 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Cottonwood, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$17,359
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$29,375
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
28.0%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
Median Age
44.6
41.9
42.3
Gender
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
Male
50.2%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
49.8%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
White
66.7%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
28.7%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.3%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$84,900
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$247
$527
$801
Family Households
37.2%
37.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.9%
38.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
70.7%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
29.3%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.3%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.4%
33.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.4%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.4%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.8%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
49.0%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.0%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Cottonwood
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Cottonwood, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
elote
pickles
chef
gymnastics
golfer
golf
canvas
creativity
jewelry
scifi
drama
lifestyle
government politics
mountains
space
rec
summer
jewelry
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