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Cottondale, FL

Cottondale, FL.

Population: 4,683 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,874
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+97.1%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$193,742
House Price Index
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
63.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Marianna Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+349 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$642
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
35.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,880
Average weekly wage
$827
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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