Cottonwood
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Cottonwood, Minnesota is a small rural town surrounded by scenic farmland, lakes, and a friendly, close-knit community. With its peaceful atmosphere and easy access to nature, it's ideal for quiet getaways and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
931
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.61°, -95.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,535
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-7.6°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
-39.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
695 mm
Internet Speed
485 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GDB
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.