Cottonwood, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
113 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$414 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$336 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coal County
2
Oklahoma
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

Coal County
3
Oklahoma
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 39
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 3 1 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 14, OK State House District 22, OK
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Schools

Cottonwood Public School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Wallace Byrd Ms
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Coalgate Hs
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Emerson Es
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

East Central University
30 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Pontotoc Technology Center
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Murray State College
36 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
28 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Will Rogers World Airport
98 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Tulsa International Airport
115 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
117 miles, E • 1 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
122 miles, N • 1 star
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