Cottonwood, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
122 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
21.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,650 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$57,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$235 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$408 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Apache County
1
Arizona
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Apache County
1
Arizona
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 31
Feb 1 4 36
Mar 1 3 43
Apr 1 1 50
May 1 0 59
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 1 0 74
Aug 1 0 72
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 0 52
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 6 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 6, AZ State House District 6, AZ
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Schools

Chinle Elementary School
18 miles, E • 1.9 star
Chinle Junior High School
18 miles, E • 1 star
Mesa View Elementary
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Dine College
40 miles, E • 1 star
Northland Pioneer College
80 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Navajo Technical University
101 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
52 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
119 miles, W • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
140 miles, E • 1 star
Canyonlands Field
186 miles, NE • 1 star
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