Cottonwood Township, MN
Living in Cottonwood Township
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute94
Public Transit8
Affordability58
Public Safety95
Airports52
Hospitals86
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
896Population-3 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$37k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked2%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$513Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas60%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cottonwood Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Brown County8
Property Crime in Cottonwood Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Brown County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottonwood Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado21
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cottonwood Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cottonwood Township, MN
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
4 miles, NE
St Paul's Lutheran School
5 miles, N
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
6 miles, N
St Anthony Elementary School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Cottonwood Township, MN
Martin Luther College
5 miles, N
Minnesota State University-Mankato
23 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
23 miles, E
Gustavus Adolphus College
24 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottonwood Township, MN
New Ulm Medical Center
5 miles, N
Madelia Community Hospital
13 miles, S
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
15 miles, W
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Cottonwood Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
92 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
99 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, W