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Population
879
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
132 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$79,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,959
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Cottondale

Cottondale is a quiet Florida Panhandle town situated right where U.S. 90 meets U.S. 231. With fewer than a thousand residents, it offers a relaxed, rural pace of life while keeping practical conveniences close by. Everyday shopping and healthcare are just ten minutes east in Marianna, and a straight drive south down 231 puts you in Panama City and on the Gulf beaches in about an hour. It makes a great fit for anyone looking for affordable housing, open space, and a friendly, down-to-earth community.

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Low State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+97.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA96.2rating

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