Cotton Hill township, Missouri
Cotton Hill township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cotton Hill township is a geographic entity located in Dunklin County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,700. The land area covers 35.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,700 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,107 | ±155 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,486 | ±170 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,107 | ±155 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 379 | ±93 |
| Median Home Value | $92,400 | ±$19,013 |
| Median Gross Rent | $664 | ±$100 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,096 | ±$9,278 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,181 | ±$3,586 |
| Poverty Rate | 25% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,186 | ±319 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,805 | ±224 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82% | ±5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF COTTON HILL
GUS Population: 4,744 (2024)
ID: 169298
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE/TREASURER
PO BOX 211, MALDEN MO 63863-0211
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COUNTY OF DUNKLIN
GUS Population: 27,002 (2024)
ID: 129430
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
PO BOX 188, KENNETT MO 63857-0188
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BERNIE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BERNIE, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | CLARKTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CAMPBELL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CAMPBELL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CLARKTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CLARKTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GIDEON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GIDEON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOLCOMB, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MALDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 1203 STOKELAN, MALDEN, MO, 63863 |
(573) 276-3674
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CAMPBELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 404 W GRAND AVE, CAMPBELL, MO, 63933 |
(573) 246-2112
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CLARKTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 205 W HWY 162, CLARKTON, MO, 63837 |
(573) 448-3803
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BERNIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 111 N ALLEN ST, BERNIE, MO, 63822 |
(573) 293-4383
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RHODES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 303 S MAIN ST, GIDEON, MO, 63848 |
(573) 379-3583
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RISCO BRANCH
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 210 MISSOURI ST, RISCO, MO, 63874 |
(573) 379-3583
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PARMA BRANCH
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 205 N BROAD ST, PARMA, MO, 63870 |
(573) 379-3583
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HOLCOMB BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 105 W MAIN ST, HOLCOMB, MO, 63852 |
(573) 792-3268
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KELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF DEXTER
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 402 W GRANT ST, DEXTER, MO, 63841 |
(573) 624-3764
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PIGGOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 361 W. MAIN STREET, PIGGOTT, AR, 72454 |
(870) 598-3666
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MALDEN MUNI AP, MO US, located 2.7 miles from Cotton Hill township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.5° | 27.2° | 36.4° | 3.24" | — |
| February | 50.7° | 30.2° | 40.5° | 3.71" | — |
| March | 60.6° | 38.2° | 49.4° | 4.47" | — |
| April | 71.4° | 48.2° | 59.8° | 5.36" | — |
| May | 80.9° | 58.5° | 69.7° | 5.21" | — |
| June | 89.8° | 67.6° | 78.7° | 3.56" | — |
| July | 92.2° | 71.1° | 81.6° | 4.22" | — |
| August | 91.0° | 68.8° | 79.9° | 3.03" | — |
| September | 84.9° | 60.7° | 72.8° | 3.19" | — |
| October | 74.2° | 48.6° | 61.4° | 3.49" | — |
| November | 60.0° | 38.2° | 49.1° | 4.50" | — |
| December | 48.9° | 30.5° | 39.7° | 4.54" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Campbell city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Clarkton city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Bernie city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Gideon city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| Risco city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2906916696. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.