Cottondale, FL

Cottondale, Florida

Cottondale, Florida, in Jackson county, is 29 miles S of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 212 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 869 people lived in Cottondale.

The People and Families of Cottondale

In Cottondale, about 49% of adults are married. Cottondale is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Cottondale, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cottondale had a median family income of $26,667.

Political Inclinations

Cottondale residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Cottondale Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Cottondale are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Cottondale, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Cottondale compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Cottondale, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cottondale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Cottondale, FL

Comparing Cottondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Cottondale Almanac

Cottondale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cottondale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cottondale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cottondale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cottondale High Schools (2004)

COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
2680 LEVY STREET
850-482-9821
A Title I school.
Serves 451 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Cottondale Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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