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Cottonwood, AZ

Yavapai CountyElev. 1,010 m
Population
12,547
Median home
$286,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Cottonwood

Cottonwood is a city in Arizona with about 12,547 residents. Cottonwood sits in Yavapai County. The median age is 55.8 and the median household income is $47,162. Homes carry a median value of $286,000, and about 51% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.5%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,547
Median age
55.8
Median household income
$47,162
Per-capita income
$31,577
Poverty rate
17.5%
High-school grad or higher
90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
19.7 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.5%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.3%
Service24.4%
Sales & office21.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12%
Production, transportation & material moving10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$286,000
Median gross rent
$1,080/mo
Owner-occupied
51%
Median year built
1991
Households
6,488
Avg. household size
1.9

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Cottonwood has 14 public schools — 4 elementary, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading40%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Mingus Online AcademyHighGrades 8–12
Mingus Union High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
VACTE - Clarkdale Jerome School DistrictHighGrades 9–12
VACTE - Cottonwood-Oak Creek Unified School DistrictHighGrades 9–12
VACTE - Mingus Union High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
VACTE - Valley Academy for Career and Technology EducationHighGrades 9–12
Cottonwood Community SchoolElementary
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Liberty Leadership AcademyElementarycharter
Mountain View Preparatory SchoolElementary
American Heritage Academy - CottonwoodOthercharter
Arizona iZone InstituteOther
Cottonwood Education ServicesOtherGrades -1–12
The Academy At Mingus

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% below national
Cottonwood248
Arizona429
United States386
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Cottonwood1,456
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↓ 58% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cottonwood Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cottonwood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Yavapai County
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cottonwood is in Yavapai County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cottonwood sits in Yavapai County. Elevation ~1,010 m.

Map of Cottonwood
Cottonwood, AZ
Where Cottonwood is
PhoenixTucsonMesaChandlerGilbertGlendaleCottonwood
Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

UVX Smelter Operations ComplexEdens HouseWillard HouseSmelter Machine ShopBuilding at 826 North Main StreetMaster Mechanic's HouseClemenceau Public SchoolStrahan House
Notable people from Cottonwood
Ambyr ChildersJunior BrownRich BuhlerDebra BrimhallFred P. Lewis
People searches in Cottonwood
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David Smith (2)Robert Smith (2)Michael Johnson (2)John JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Sedona (13 mi)Camp Verde (14 mi)Prescott Valley (22 mi)Chino Valley (24 mi)Prescott (28 mi)Flagstaff (36 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cottonwood, AZ (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cottonwood, Arizona.

Kenneth Spradlin, 73
Cottonwood · 86326
AKA Kenneth Eugene Spradlin, Kenneth David Martin
Andrew Ryan Adams, 38
Cottonwood · 86326
AKA Andrew Ryan Adams, X Drew
Thomas Phillip Jones, 52
Cottonwood · 86326
AKA Thomas Phillip Jones
Robert T Jones, 72
Cottonwood · Montgomery County · 86326
AKA Robert Taylor Jones
John Thomas Jackson, 59
Cottonwood · 86326

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cottonwood — frequently asked

What is the population of Cottonwood, Arizona?
Cottonwood has a population of about 12,547, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cottonwood?
The median home value in Cottonwood is $286,000, and the median gross rent is $1,080/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cottonwood safe? What is the crime rate?
Cottonwood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 248 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cottonwood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Yavapai County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, wildfire.
How many schools are in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has 14 public schools (4 elementary, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cottonwood?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Cottonwood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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