Cottonwood Falls, KS
Living in Cottonwood Falls
Bikeability
41
Walkability
64
Commute
88
Public Transit
27
Affordability
98
Public Safety
77
Airports
20
Hospitals
74
Colleges
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
785
Population
-257 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone38%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
-$1.1k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector59%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office16%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$71k
Median Home Value
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$317
Median Monthly Rent
-$2 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cottonwood Falls
United States45
Kansas56
Chase County23
Property Crime in Cottonwood Falls
United States48
Kansas58
Chase County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottonwood Falls
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding62
Tornado27
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cottonwood Falls, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cottonwood Falls, KS
Emporia Christian School
19 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
20 miles, E
Berean Academy
39 miles, SW
St John Lutheran School
46 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Cottonwood Falls, KS
Emporia State University
20 miles, E
Tabor College
36 miles, W
Bethel College-North Newton
48 miles, SW
Manhattan Christian College
56 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottonwood Falls, KS
Newman Regional Health
19 miles, E
Morris County Hospital
21 miles, N
St Luke Hospital & Living Center
25 miles, W
Herington Municipal Hospital
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Cottonwood Falls, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
54 miles, N
Salina Regional Airport
67 miles, NW
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
69 miles, SW
Kansas City International Airport
118 miles, NE