What are the schools like in Cotton City, NM?

Cotton City is served primarily by ANIMAS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Cotton City?

The median household income in Cotton City, NM is $70,037 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cotton City, NM?

Cotton City has an average high temperature of 57.0°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

Cotton City, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Cotton City, NM?

Cotton City has a violent crime rate of 571.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 643.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cotton City, NM a Good Place to Live?

Cotton City is a small town of 402 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $70,037 .

Strengths: Cotton City stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cotton City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cotton City city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Cotton City metro area.

Metric	Cotton City, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,037	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cotton City's violent crime rate is 571.7 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

571.7 /100k

Property Crime

643.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cotton City is served primarily by ANIMAS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cotton City, NM	National Avg
School District	ANIMAS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cotton City sees average highs of 57.0°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 12.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cotton City, NM
Average High — January	57.0°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	12.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Cotton City, NM	National Avg
Population	402	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Animas, NM 12 mi Windmill, NM 17 mi Lordsburg, NM 19 mi Rodeo, NM 21 mi Glen Acres, NM 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Cotton City

Cotton City, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88020

Cotton City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cotton City, NM affordable or expensive?

Cotton City has a median home value of $175,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $70,037.

What is the crime rate in Cotton City, NM?

Cotton City's violent crime rate is 571.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 643.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cotton City?

Public schools in Cotton City are operated by ANIMAS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cotton City, NM a good place to live?

Cotton City, NM has a population of 402, a median household income of $70,037, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cotton City?

Cotton City averages 57.0°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.4 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cotton City?

Cotton City, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88020.

What is the population of Cotton City?

The population of Cotton City, New Mexico is 402 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cotton City?

Key numbers for living in Cotton City: median home $175,300, median household income $70,037, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cotton City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.