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Cottonwood

REQUEST RELOCATION INFORMATION:

Jolaine Reynolds
PO Box 447, Cottonwood, Al.
cottonwd@graceba.net
 

 Welcome to Cottonwood

Like the song says, "Down Home" is a place where they know you and treat you like family.  Cottonwood, Alabama is such a place.  It's a place where you can relax and spend time with family and friends.

It's a place where the simpler ways of life, which seem to be forgotten in many places, are appreciated and practiced.

Cottonwood is also a dynamic town that strives to provide quality education for our children and a high standard of living for our citizens.

So come and enjoy life with us "down home" in Cottonwood.

Community Profile

Population (1995) 

City 1,385
County 83,823
County Average Annual Growth Rate 1990-1995 3%
Per capita Income (1994)  County 1997 21,069.00
Median Family Income (1997)   1999 $40,600.00

Location/Transportation

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Commercial Airline yes
Nearest Regional Airport Dothan, Al.  25 miles
Distance to other Commercial Airports
     Montgomery Airport 140 miles
     Tallahassee, Fl. 100 miles
  
Interstate Highways: No
Distance to Interstate Highways
     I10 23  miles
Four Lane Highways
State Highways Hwy 53
Distance to:
     Atlanta 239 miles
     Birmingham 219 miles
     Mobile 189 miles
     Tallahassee 89 miles
     Panama City Beach, FL 83 miles
Public Transportation no

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Crime Statistics

Crime Index: 3495.02
National: 4,922.7
State: 4,889.7

* The Crime Index is a measure of the number of crimes per 100,000 population. The index is composed of selected offenses used to gauge fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law enforcement. The offenses included are the violent crimes of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, and property crimes of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Cost of Living Index
Dothan MSA 93.1
Montgomery MSA 100

Local Taxes
Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead exemption: $211.00
     Total Millage Rate     .026  
Sales Tax     
Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle approx. $24.25

For details on Alabama State Taxes, click here. (Alabama Revenue Department)

Housing Costs
Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old
Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - New

Utilities/Services
Public Water Yes
     Cost per 1000 gallons 9.14
Public Sewer Yes
     Cost of Sewage Service $10.00 per month
Electricity
     Cost per 1000 Kwh
Garbage Service
     Cost 9.60 per month
     Number of pick ups per week 1 -
Cable TV
Cost of  Basic Service
     Number of basic channels
     Percent of community coverage

Health Care
Physicians
     City
     County 261
Hospital Beds
     City
     County 669
Nursing Home Facilities 2
Assisted Living Facilities 1
Regional Health Care Center yes
Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center
Southeast Alabama Medical Center 34 miles
Flowers Hospital 36 miles

Health Care Cost Index 

 (Available for Regional Health Care Centers only - percent of national average)

Dothan MSA 82.9
Montgomery MSA 96.4

Source: ACCRA Data

Military Posts
Ft. Rucker 45 miles
.

Armed Services Links

FAMNET - best information for relocation
Department of Veteran Affairs
Air Force Personnel Center
Bureau of Naval Affairs
Retired and Annuity Pay
U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Religion
Place of Worship 4
Denominations Baptist/Methodist

Weather
High Mean Low
Spring 77.1 63.6 50.1
Summer 91 79.1 67.4
Fall 85.2 65 60.4
Winter 62.7 47.1 34.6
Rainfall
Snow

Life Long Learning Opportunities
Post Secondary Institutions yes
Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions
Troy State University Of Dothan 25 miles
Wallace Collage, Dothan 30 miles
  Chipola Jr. College   30 miles
Public Library Yes

Tourism/Recreation
Community Recreation Programs
Senior Programs

Regional Links

SAEDP Tourism/Recreation
Southeast Alabama Network
Historic Chattahoochee Commission

State Links

State of Alabama
Alabama State Parks
Travel and Tourism
Department of Conservation
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Alabama Live

For more detailed county demographics, please visit the American Community Network.


 

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