Cottonwood, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,091 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$352 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$218 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houston County
6
Dothan Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houston County
5
Dothan Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 6 0 59
Apr 4 0 66
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 3 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 4 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AL State Senate District 29, AL State House District 86, AL
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Schools

Cottonwood High School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Ashford Elementary School
9 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Ashford High School
10 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Rehobeth Elementary School
10 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

The Baptist College of Florida
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Fortis College-Dothan
14 miles, N • 1 star
Chipola College
19 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Southeast Alabama Medical Center
12 miles, N • 2.3 star
Flowers Hospital
16 miles, N • 3.2 star
Jackson Hospital
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
20 miles, N • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
72 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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