Cottonwood, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
335 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$265,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$828 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kaufman County
5
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kaufman County
5
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 45
Feb 3 0 49
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 3 0 83
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 3 0 77
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, TX State Senate District 2, TX State House District 4, TX
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Schools

Scurry-Rosser Middle
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
Scurry-Rosser Hs
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
Scurry-Rosser El
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Norman Jh
9 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Christian College
21 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Cedar Valley College
24 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Paul Quinn College
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ennis Regional Medical Center
17 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Dallas Love Field
38 miles, N • 3.7 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
59 miles, SE • 1 star
Waco Regional Airport
76 miles, SW • 1 star
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