Cottonwood County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
11,458 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,239 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$554 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 6 32
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 21, MN State House District 21A, MN
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Schools

Windom Middle
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
Windom Senior High
10 miles, S • 4.1 star
Winfair Elementary
10 miles, S • 4.1 star

Colleges

Martin Luther College
41 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Sanford Tracy
26 miles, NW

Airports

Joe Foss Field
83 miles, W • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
120 miles, NE • 1 star