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Cotter, AR


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Cotter, Arkansas

Cotter, Arkansas, in Baxter county, is 77 miles SE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 159 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 921 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Cotter

In Cotter, about 58% of adults are married. In Cotter, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cotter had a median family income of $34,375. Lots of residents of Cotter prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Cotter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cotter that were owner-occupied was 67%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Cotter, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Cotter is its reasonable commuting times.

Comparative Profile of Cotter, AR

Comparing Cotter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built51
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