Cottonwood, Arizona facts for kids
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Cottonwood
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"Old Town" Historic District
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| Motto(s):
"The Heart of Arizona Wine Country" "Inspiring a Vibrant Community"
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Location of Cottonwood in Yavapai County, Arizona
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 Cottonwood, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Cottonwood, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Arizona |
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| County |  Yavapai |
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| Named for | Cottonwood Tree | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| • Body | Cottonwood City Council (6 members plus Mayor) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.61 sq mi (43.03 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.61 sq mi (43.03 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 3,461 ft (1,055 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,029 | |
| • Density | 724.03/sq mi (279.56/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (no DST/PDT) | |
| ZIP code |
86326
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| Area code(s) | 928 | |
| FIPS code | 04-16410 | |
| GNIS ID(s) | 2410242 | |
| Website | City of Cottonwood | |
Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It is located on the Verde River. In 2020, about 12,029 people lived there.
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History of Cottonwood
Long ago, settlers came to this area. They found a group of cottonwood trees near the Verde River. This spot became a popular meeting place. Travelers would rest their horses here. They would also set up camp before continuing their journeys.
This special spot grew into the center of Cottonwood. A post office opened in 1885. In 1908, Main Street was created. Two settlers used a mule team to clear the land for the street.
A nearby mining town called Clemenceau was started in 1917. It is now part of Cottonwood. The mine's smelter closed in 1936. This caused many people to lose their jobs. Cottonwood officially became a city in 1960.
Geography and Climate
Cottonwood is located in Arizona. The city covers about 16.61 square miles (43.03 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Cottonwood's Weather
Cottonwood has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry.
- In January, the average high temperature is about 55°F (13°C). The low is around 26°F (-3°C).
- In July, the average high temperature is about 97°F (36°C). The low is around 68°F (20°C).
- The city gets about 13 inches (33 cm) of rain each year.
| Climate data for Cottonwood, Arizona (Tuzigoot, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1920–present) |
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
118 (48) |
116 (47) |
114 (46) |
113 (45) |
102 (39) |
89 (32) |
79 (26) |
118 (48) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 71.5 (21.9) |
74.9 (23.8) |
82.5 (28.1) |
91.3 (32.9) |
99.5 (37.5) |
108.1 (42.3) |
109.9 (43.3) |
106.7 (41.5) |
100.8 (38.2) |
92.5 (33.6) |
81.8 (27.7) |
71.3 (21.8) |
111.3 (44.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.9 (16.1) |
64.5 (18.1) |
71.2 (21.8) |
78.9 (26.1) |
87.9 (31.1) |
98.9 (37.2) |
101.1 (38.4) |
98.4 (36.9) |
93.1 (33.9) |
82.6 (28.1) |
70.5 (21.4) |
59.8 (15.4) |
80.6 (27.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 45.3 (7.4) |
48.6 (9.2) |
54.4 (12.4) |
61.0 (16.1) |
69.4 (20.8) |
79.1 (26.2) |
83.9 (28.8) |
82.0 (27.8) |
75.7 (24.3) |
64.7 (18.2) |
53.3 (11.8) |
44.6 (7.0) |
63.5 (17.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.8 (−1.2) |
32.7 (0.4) |
37.6 (3.1) |
43.0 (6.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
59.3 (15.2) |
66.8 (19.3) |
65.5 (18.6) |
58.4 (14.7) |
46.7 (8.2) |
36.0 (2.2) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
46.3 (7.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 20.9 (−6.2) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
33.6 (0.9) |
40.1 (4.5) |
49.6 (9.8) |
59.3 (15.2) |
59.1 (15.1) |
49.0 (9.4) |
36.0 (2.2) |
25.2 (−3.8) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 5 (−15) |
6 (−14) |
14 (−10) |
24 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
40 (4) |
52 (11) |
46 (8) |
41 (5) |
21 (−6) |
8 (−13) |
8 (−13) |
5 (−15) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.10 (28) |
0.99 (25) |
1.01 (26) |
0.43 (11) |
0.42 (11) |
0.18 (4.6) |
1.64 (42) |
2.15 (55) |
1.30 (33) |
0.96 (24) |
0.70 (18) |
1.12 (28) |
12.00 (305) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.0 (2.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 4.6 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 52.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 inch) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |||||||||||||
People of Cottonwood
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,626 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,879 | 15.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,610 | 38.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,550 | 74.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,918 | 30.1% | |
| 2000 | 9,179 | 55.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,265 | 22.7% | |
| 2020 | 12,029 | 6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 9,179 people living in Cottonwood. There were 3,983 households. A household is a group of people living in one home.
About 25.3% of households had children under 18. About 44.5% were married couples. Around 10.8% of households had a female head without a husband. About 40.5% were not families.
The average household had 2.27 people. The average family had 2.90 people. The city's population was 23.4% under 18 years old. About 23.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 41 years.
Arts and Culture
The Cottonwood Public Library is an important part of the community. It is part of the Yavapai County Library Network. The library serves Cottonwood and nearby towns. These include Clarkdale, Camp Verde, and Jerome. It also helps people in other areas of the Verde Valley.
Education
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District runs the public schools in Cottonwood.
City Services
Cottonwood has its own airport. It is called Cottonwood Airport. This airport is used for general aviation. The city also has a public transportation system. It is known as CATS.
Famous People from Cottonwood
- Frederick Henry Ball – A movie studio executive. He was the younger brother of actress Lucille Ball.
- Junior Brown – A country singer and guitarist.
- Ambyr Childers – An actress.
- Fred P. Lewis – A U.S. Air Force member. He was born in Cottonwood.
- Ray Manley – A photographer.
- June Miller – The second wife of writer Henry Miller.
- John Pedersen – An arms designer. He was known for the Pedersen device.
- Alvie Self – A singer. He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
- Max Terhune – An actor (1891–1973).
See also
In Spanish: Cottonwood (condado de Yavapai) para niños
