Cottonwood County, MN
Living in Cottonwood County
Bikeability
21
Walkability
43
Commute
94
Public Transit
22
Affordability
95
Public Safety
86
Airports
38
Hospitals
90
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
-413 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$94k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$434
Median Monthly Rent
+$89 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas18%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cottonwood County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Cottonwood County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
Mar | 31 | 2 | 9 |
Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
Nov | 32 | 2 | 6 |
Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottonwood County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado18
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cottonwood County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cottonwood County, MN
Mountain Lake Christian School
13 miles, E
St Johns Lutheran School
20 miles, S
St Pauls Lutheran School
23 miles, SW
Immanuel Lutheran School
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Cottonwood County, MN
Martin Luther College
41 miles, NE
Southwest Minnesota State University
42 miles, NW
Minnesota State University-Mankato
60 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
60 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottonwood County, MN
Windom Area Health
10 miles, S
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
13 miles, W
Mayo Clinic Health System-Springfield
19 miles, NE
Sanford Tracy
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Cottonwood County, MN
Joe Foss Field
83 miles, W
St. Cloud Regional Airport
120 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
127 miles, SW