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Crime in Cottonwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cottonwood. Key points include:
There were 187 total crimes in Cottonwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottonwood is 1,391.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottonwood is 223.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottonwood is 1,168.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cottonwood is -34.35% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Cottonwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cottonwood / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 187 | 1,391.3 | 2,214.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 223.2 | 421.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 22.3 | 64.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 186.0 | 312.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 157 | 1,168.1 | 1,792.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 133.9 | 217.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 127 | 944.9 | 1,329.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 89.3 | 244.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cottonwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cottonwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cottonwood is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cottonwood is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cottonwood is $397,513.
The median income in Cottonwood is $48,448.
Cottonwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cottonwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cottonwood | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 105 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cottonwood, AZ Weather
The average high in Cottonwood is 73.9° and the average low is 43.6°.
There are 34.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 7.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cottonwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 34.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cottonwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cottonwood
The current population in Cottonwood is 12,580. The population has increased 11.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,580 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 12,547 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 12,314 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 12,073 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 12,228 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 11,959 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 11,826 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 11,634 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 11,598 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 11,493 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 11,358 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 11,266 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 11,297 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 11,321 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 11,280 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cottonwood
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Cottonwood is:
70.0% White with 8,801 White residents.
0.2% African American with 22 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 66 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 679 Two Or More residents.
23.4% Hispanic with 2,941 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cottonwood | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 23.4% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cottonwood
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Cottonwood is 54.8% female with 6,899 female residents.
Cottonwood is 45.2% male with 5,680 male residents.
| Gender | Cottonwood | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cottonwood for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Cottonwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cottonwood | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cottonwood, Arizona
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7.7% of households in Cottonwood earn Less than $10,000.
8.9% of households in Cottonwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Cottonwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.8% of households in Cottonwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Cottonwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Cottonwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Cottonwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.2% of households in Cottonwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Cottonwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Cottonwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cottonwood | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
