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Cottonwood, ID


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Cottonwood, Idaho

Cottonwood, Idaho, in Idaho county, is 122 miles SE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 302 miles E of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 944 people lived in Cottonwood.

The People and Families of Cottonwood

In Cottonwood, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cottonwood had a median family income of $39,625.

Political Inclinations

Cottonwood residents donated more money ($200) 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 city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Cottonwood.

Cottonwood Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Cottonwood are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Cottonwood, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Cottonwood is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCottonwood Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCottonwood Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCottonwood Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cottonwood Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Cottonwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cottonwood, ID

Comparing Cottonwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Women37
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built42
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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