Cottonwood, AL
Living in Cottonwood
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute54
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety57
Airports10
Hospitals50
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+38 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black22%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$1.4k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office20%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$34 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity95%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cottonwood
United States45
Alabama48
Dothan Metro Area53
Houston County58
Property Crime in Cottonwood
United States48
Alabama52
Dothan Metro Area45
Houston County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottonwood
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cottonwood, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cottonwood, AL
New Day Academy
12 miles, NW
Emmanuel Christian School
13 miles, NW
Beulah Land Christian Academy
14 miles, NW
Westgate Christian School
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cottonwood, AL
The Baptist College of Florida
14 miles, SW
Troy University
65 miles, NW
Flagler College-Tallahassee
71 miles, SE
Florida State University
73 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottonwood, AL
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
12 miles, N
Flowers Hospital
16 miles, NW
Jackson Hospital
19 miles, S
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Cottonwood, AL
Dothan Regional Airport
20 miles, NW
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
56 miles, SW
Tallahassee International Airport
72 miles, SE
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
73 miles, NE