Cottonwood, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,102 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,339 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
59.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$623 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$826 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
10.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
6
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
7
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 46
Feb 1 0 50
Mar 1 1 54
Apr 1 0 60
May 0 0 67
Jun 0 0 75
Jul 0 0 81
Aug 0 0 79
Sep 0 0 74
Oct 0 0 64
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 1 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, CA State Senate District 16, CA Assembly District 35, CA
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Schools

Casa Loma Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1 star
Fremont Elementary
1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Kern High ROC
1 miles, E
Bessie E Owens Primary
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Milan Institute-Bakersfield
4 miles, N • 1 star
Lyle's College of Beauty
4 miles, N • 1 star
Bakersfield College
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kern Medical Center
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Mercy Hospital
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Adventist Health Bakersfield
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Meadows Field
7 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
80 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bob Hope Airport
87 miles, S • 2.3 star
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