Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Employment
A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.
Housing
With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.
Health & Safety
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
Schools
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
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| Statistic | Cottonwood | South Dakota | National |
| Average one way commute | n/a | 17min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | n/a | 79.6% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | n/a | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | n/a | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | n/a | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | n/a | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | n/a | 5.5% | 4.6% |
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