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Is Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA a Good Place to Live?
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) is a small town of 5,893 in California, with a median household income of $90,231
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 102.8
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County)'s overall cost of living index is 102.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$286,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,246
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,231
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County)'s violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents
— 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
384.8 /100k
Property Crime
981.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) is served primarily by Evergreen Union.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA
National Avg
School District
Evergreen Union
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) sees average highs of 57.2°F in January
and 99.9°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County)'s cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $286,600 and median rent is $1,246/month.
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County)'s violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 981.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) are operated by Evergreen Union.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA has a population of 5,893, a median household income of $90,231, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) averages 57.2°F in January and 99.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96022.
The population of Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), California is 5,893 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County): cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $286,600, median household income $90,231, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
