Cottonwood City, MN
Living in Cottonwood City
Bikeability59
Walkability60
Commute98
Public Transit27
Affordability80
Public Safety95
Airports35
Hospitals77
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+338 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income-$1.8k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$513Median Monthly Rent+$55 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas3%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cottonwood City
United States45
Minnesota28
Lyon County16
Property Crime in Cottonwood City
United States48
Minnesota45
Lyon County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottonwood City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado18
Blizzard13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cottonwood City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cottonwood City, MN
True Light Christian School
12 miles, SW
Holy Redeemer School
13 miles, SW
St Edward School
16 miles, W
St Anne School
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cottonwood City, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
12 miles, S
South Dakota State University
58 miles, W
Martin Luther College
63 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Morris
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottonwood City, MN
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
12 miles, SW
Avera Granite Falls
15 miles, NE
Chippewa County Hospital
24 miles, N
Sanford Tracy
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Cottonwood City, MN
Joe Foss Field
89 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
102 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
145 miles, NE