Cottondale, AL
Living in Cottondale
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute74
Public Transit4
Affordability95
Public Safety59
Airports17
Hospitals34
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+276 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black26%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office12%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$4.9k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$641Median Monthly Rent+$92 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached50%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
LP gas2%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cottondale
United States45
Alabama48
Tuscaloosa Metro Area44
Tuscaloosa County48
Property Crime in Cottondale
United States48
Alabama52
Tuscaloosa Metro Area62
Tuscaloosa County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottondale
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado32
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cottondale, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cottondale, AL
Tuscaloosa Christian School
0 miles, E
American Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Holy Spirit Elementary School
4 miles, W
Holy Spirit Catholic School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cottondale, AL
The University of Alabama
5 miles, W
Stillman College
8 miles, W
University of Montevallo
35 miles, E
Miles College
37 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottondale, AL
Airports
Airports near Cottondale, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
48 miles, NE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
68 miles, W
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
87 miles, SE
Key Field
96 miles, SW