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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.
In Cottonwood, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Cottonwood had a median family income of $39,625.
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.
A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Cottonwood.
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.
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.
Cottonwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Comparing Cottonwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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