Cottonwood, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 1,143 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.4%
 
Males: 582  (51.0%)
Females: 561  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

38.6 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56229.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,596 (it was $39,792 in 2000)
Cottonwood:

$77,596
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,782 (it was $19,847 in 2000)

Cottonwood city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $183,517 (it was $77,800 in 2000)
Cottonwood:

$183,517
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $217,010; detached houses: $218,509; townhouses or other attached units: $257,323; in 2-unit structures: $264,123; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $256,513; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $296,614; mobile homes: $51,176

Median gross rent in 2022: $695.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cottonwood: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.7%
(10.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.3% for other race residents, 26.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Cottonwood, MN (2022)
    • 1,02789.0%White alone
    • 917.9%Hispanic
    • 191.6%Two or more races
    • 10.09%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (35.3%), Belgian (12.3%), Norwegian (12.1%), American (4.5%), English (2.3%), Danish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1080 feet

Land area: 0.86 square miles.

Population density: 1,333 people per square mile   (low).

Cottonwood, Minnesota map

15 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,863 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,930 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (90.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (120.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (445.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hanley Falls, MN (2.5 miles ),
Wood Lake, MN (2.7 miles ),
Hazel Run, MN (3.2 miles),
Marshall, MN (3.5 miles ),
Ghent, MN (3.6 miles ),
Echo, MN (3.6 miles ),
Clarkfield, MN (3.8 miles ),
Milroy, MN (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.61 N, Longitude: 95.67 W

Area code: 507

Distribution of median household income in Cottonwood, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cottonwood, MN in 2022
Cottonwood satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $340,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $188,800
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $198,300
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $218,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $205,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $212,500
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $230,300
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $207,500
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $158,800
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $176,900
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $176,900
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $176,900
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $157,600
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $157,600
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Cottonwood, MN residents
Average permit cost in Cottonwood, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +144 (+14.3%).
Most common industries in Cottonwood, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (13.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (11.3%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Construction (3.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (14.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.8%)
  • Food (10.6%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (15.1%)
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Cottonwood, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Woodworkers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Top executives (5.8%)
  • Woodworkers (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Cottonwood, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Cottonwood, Minnesota average temperatures Cottonwood, Minnesota average precipitation Cottonwood, Minnesota humidity Cottonwood, Minnesota wind speed Cottonwood, Minnesota snowfall Cottonwood, Minnesota sunshine Cottonwood, Minnesota clear and cloudy days

Cottonwood, Minnesota environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 76.4. This is about average.

City:

76.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.57. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.57
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Cottonwood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 17% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Cottonwood city center killed 9 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/25/2000, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $20 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cottonwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 75.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 186.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 205.4 miles away from Cottonwood center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 100.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 149.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lyon County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cottonwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cottonwood:

  • MARSHALL DIALYSIS OF DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • AVERA MARSHALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • PRAIRIE HOME HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • AVERA MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • WMMC HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CLARKFIELD, MN)
  • CLARKFIELD HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CLARKFIELD, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cottonwood:

  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 12 miles; Marshall, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 15 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Ridgewater College (about 47 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • South Dakota State University (about 59 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • South Central College (about 86 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 87 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 89 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)

Public high school in Cottonwood:

Public elementary/middle school in Cottonwood:

  • LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY (Location: 875 BARSTAD RD N, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Cottonwood

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cottonwood: Cottonwood Country Club (A), Cottonwood (B), Cottonwood Fire Department (C), Cottonwood City Hall (D), Cottonwood Area Historical Society Museum (E), Cottonwood Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Cottonwood include: English Lutheran Church (A), Christ Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Cottonwood City - Norseth Larsen Historic House (Historical Places & Services; 61 East Main Street).

Court: Village Court (82 West Main).

Lyon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Cottonwood that have no violations reported:

  • COTTONWOOD (Population served: 1,212, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.7%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
8 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
19 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Cottonwood (2011 data):

  • United Southwest Bank: at 111 West Main Street, branch established on 1916/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $43.7 mil, Deposits: $39.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Empire Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Cottonwood:

Marital status in Cottonwood, MN
  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 54.6%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Cottonwood:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Cottonwood
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cottonwood, MN (based on Lyon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,4576
Mainline Protestant5,87116
Evangelical Protestant3,16123
Other2993
None9,069-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Lyon County:

3.65 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Lyon County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

3.24 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Lyon County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lyon County:

6.9%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Lyon County:

29.1%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.2%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Cottonwood:

48.8%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.9%
State:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Cottonwood:

29.5
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.1%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.8%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.5%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Cottonwood:

55.2%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Cottonwood:

76.4%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cottonwood, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 7$34,100$58,45712$4,929
Streets and Highways 3$16,386$65,5440$0
Health 0$0 15$25,000
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$950
Firefighters 0$0 20$3,397
Totals for Government 10$50,486$60,58348$34,276

Cottonwood government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,432,000 ($1252.84)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $247,000 ($216.10)
    General - Other: $233,000 ($203.85)
    Sewerage: $223,000 ($195.10)
    Water Utilities: $183,000 ($160.10)
    Police Protection: $87,000 ($76.12)
    Financial Administration: $73,000 ($63.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $70,000 ($61.24)
    Health - Other: $61,000 ($53.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($33.25)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($7.87)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,000 ($4.37)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $3,000 ($2.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($1.75)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($55.99)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $891,000 ($779.53)
    Local Fire Protection: $34,000 ($29.75)
    Sewerage: $23,000 ($20.12)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($2.62)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($1.75)

Cottonwood government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $216,000 ($188.98)
    Other: $98,000 ($85.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($4.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($0.87)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $139,000 ($121.61)
    Special Assessments: $38,000 ($33.25)
    Interest Earnings: $18,000 ($15.75)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($3.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $179,000 ($156.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $299,000 ($261.59)
    Other: $30,000 ($26.25)
  • Tax - Property: $667,000 ($583.55)
    Other License: $10,000 ($8.75)

Cottonwood government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,469,000 ($3035.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,467,000 ($3033.25)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,224,000 ($1070.87)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,222,000 ($1069.12)

Cottonwood government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $428,000 ($374.45)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cottonwood:

  • KMHL (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: K M H L BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KDMA (1460 AM; 1 kW; MONTEVIDEO, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cottonwood:

  • KARZ (107.5 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KARL (105.1 FM; TRACY, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRSU (91.3 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • K277AI (103.3 FM; RUSSELL, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKRC (93.9 FM; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNSG (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNCM (88.5 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KMGM (105.5 FM; MONTEVIDEO, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K294AQ (106.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: WINDSENT, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cottonwood:

  • KRWF (Channel 43; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)
  • K61AU (Channel 61; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT CORP)
  • K18DI (Channel 18; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K24CS (Channel 24; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K26DG (Channel 26; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K32DR (Channel 32; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K47EA (Channel 47; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K63AU (Channel 63; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT CORP)
  • K65BA (Channel 65; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT CORP)
  • K67AN (Channel 67; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT CORP)
  • K69DP (Channel 69; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT CORP)
  • K16CP (Channel 16; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K22DO (Channel 22; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K35DK (Channel 35; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K45DJ (Channel 45; GRANITE FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • KWCM-TV (Channel 10; APPLETON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)

Cottonwood fatal accident list:

Oct 6, 2001 01:29 PM, Sr-23, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.2mTotal length
  • 2,155Total average daily traffic
  • 2,161Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cottonwood)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Norseth Blvd, 350 Ft West Of County Road 9 (Lat: 44.610833 Lon: -95.668167), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WNDH674,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2023, Expiration Date: 09/21/2033, Registrant: West Central Communications, Inc, 612 Industrial Dr Sw, Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Email:

  • Int Old Hwy 23 & Cr 9 (Lat: 44.608000 Lon: -95.672528), Call Sign: KNCF326,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.895 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/1996, Expiration Date: 11/26/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2002, Registrant: Farmers Co Op Elevator, Cottonwood, MN 56229, Phone: (507) 423-5412

  • 999 West First Street South (Lat: 44.596944 Lon: -95.673611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 23 m, Overall height: 29 m, Call Sign: WSU747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.025 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2015, Expiration Date: 04/05/2025, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co., 1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Fax: (507) 625-6725, Email:

  • E Of Marshall On Cty 19 To Cty 11 4.5 Mi N On W Side (Lat: 44.522722 Lon: -95.617528), Call Sign: WRN951, Licensee ID: L00936684,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.850 MHz, Grant Date: 11/10/2004, Expiration Date: 01/04/2015, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2015, Registrant: Byron Kosen, 3247 County Rd 11, Cottonwood, MN 56229, Phone: (507) 423-5310

  • Kitchen Rr 2 (Lat: 44.568278 Lon: -95.617806), Call Sign: WYX559,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.990 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications, 1115 Cross Street, N. Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720

  • 7.5 Mi N (Lat: 44.658278 Lon: -95.684194), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQAK847,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2014, Expiration Date: 06/23/2024, Certifier: Greg Isaackson, Registrant: West Central Communications Inc., 612 Industrial Drive Sw, Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Fax: (320) 231-2655, Email:

  • Lat: 44.611778 Lon: -95.681861, Call Sign: WQPN467,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.537 MHz, 452.312 MHz, 452.512 MHz, 457.312 MHz, 456.537 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2012, Expiration Date: 07/06/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2022, Certifier: Marissa Ingley, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Cottonwood, Se 1/4 Of Ne 1/4 Of Section 4, Range 40 W, Township 113 N (Lat: 44.627056 Lon: -95.666278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46.6 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WPQT290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2010, Expiration Date: 10/02/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/21/2019, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 208 S Akard St., Rm 1015, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • COTTONWOOD, 2986 375th Street (Lat: 44.595417 Lon: -95.689861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQQP728,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2013, Expiration Date: 02/08/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/14/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • MS03XM263, 3217 County Rd. 10 (Cottonwood - 050111) (Lat: 44.614861 Lon: -95.643528), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 109.4 m, Call Sign: WQXA213,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 01/11/2016, Expiration Date: 01/11/2026, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • COTTONWOOD E, 120 South Railway (Lat: 44.607361 Lon: -95.672917), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.8 m, Call Sign: WQZE786,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/2017, Expiration Date: 04/25/2027, Certifier: Daniel L Richter, Registrant: Minnesota Valley Tv Improvement Corporation, 30 W. Water Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241, Phone: (320) 564-4807, Fax: (651) 228-2645, Email:

  • Kompelien, Komplelien Farms (Lat: 44.624667 Lon: -95.830639), Type: Silo, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WRDY271,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/19/2019, Expiration Date: 08/19/2029, Certifier: Corey Hauer, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • Cottonwood, Farmers Coop (Lat: 44.608028 Lon: -95.672306), Type: Silo, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WREX465,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 12/23/2019, Expiration Date: 12/23/2029, Certifier: Corey Hauer, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • MNLY0009, 3217 County Rd. 10 (Cottonwood - 050111) (Lat: 44.614861 Lon: -95.643528), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 109.4 m, Call Sign: WROP398,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 11/15/2021, Expiration Date: 11/15/2031, Certifier: Thomas Heier, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: WB0GJF, Grant Date: 10/03/1989, Expiration Date: 10/03/1999, Cancellation Date: 10/04/2001, Registrant: Joel H Hokanson, 627 W 1st St S, Cottonwood, MN 56229

  • Call Sign: WD0BOQ, Grant Date: 08/25/1995, Expiration Date: 08/25/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/28/2007, Registrant: Charles B King, 11 Shoreview Dr, Cottonwood, MN 56229

  • Call Sign: KD0PQA, Licensee ID: L01663135, Grant Date: 09/23/2011, Expiration Date: 09/23/2021, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2023, Certifier: Joshua J Munson, Registrant: Joshua J Munson, Cottonwood, MN 56229

  • Call Sign: KF0LZQ, Licensee ID: L02651891, Grant Date: 03/22/2023, Expiration Date: 03/22/2033, Certifier: Joshua A Stensrud, Registrant: Joshua A Stensrud, 30 Northwood Dr, Cottonwood, MN 56229


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 22051, N22051, N-22051, Serial Number: 877, Year manufactured: 1939, Airworthiness Date: 05/30/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/1986
    Registrant (Individual): Paul L Fenger, 3439 340th Ave, Cottonwood, MN 56229
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3758E, N3758E, N-3758E, Serial Number: 11AC-S-4, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Paul Fenger, 3439 340th Ave, Cottonwood, MN 56229
  • Aircraft: WIESEN DAVID VANS ACFT RV-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 705DW, N705DW, N-705DW, Serial Number: 20218, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 10/19/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 07/21/2005
    Registrant (Individual): David J Wiesen, 145 Northwood Dr, Cottonwood, MN 56229
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8354B, N8354B, N-8354B, Serial Number: 36154, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 08/20/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Tri Flight LLC, 2817 County Road 10, Cottonwood, MN 56229
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9405E, N9405E, N-9405E, Serial Number: 11AC-1042, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/21/1946, Certificate Issue Date: 05/30/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Paul L Fenger, 3439 340th Ave, Cottonwood, MN 56229
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 96462, N96462, N-96462, Serial Number: 18266728, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 12/11/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 03/16/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Greenworkers LLC, 183 Juno Ln, Cottonwood, MN 56229
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 63439, N63439, N-63439, Serial Number: 15077315, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Erik V Broering, Po Box 304, Cottonwood, MN 56229

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of fire incidents - 24 took place in 2011, and the least - 4 in 2004. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Cottonwood, MN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (41.1%), and Structure Fires (39.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Cottonwood, MN
    • 7941.1%Outside Fires
    • 7539.1%Structure Fires
    • 2915.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 94.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cottonwood, MN
Most common first names in Cottonwood, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1582.7 years
Clarence981.6 years
Helen778.7 years
Henry783.9 years
Marie774.2 years
Oscar778.0 years
Clara684.2 years
Robert671.5 years
Gertrude588.4 years
Mary590.6 years
Most common last names in Cottonwood, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson2285.7 years
Johnson1377.9 years
Olson1082.2 years
Miller984.3 years
Reishus978.6 years
Nelson981.9 years
Isaackson885.2 years
Gniffke879.3 years
Oftedahl786.0 years
Fenger676.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cottonwood, MN
  • 73.2%Utility gas
  • 22.9%Electricity
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cottonwood, MN
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 47.7%Electricity
  • 2.3%No fuel used


Cottonwood compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Cottonwood on our top lists:

  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other group homes (population 1,000+)"
There are 7 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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