by Ann M. Colford
Cottonwood Population
1970 867
1980 941
1990 822
2000 944
(from Idaho Dept. of Commerce Community Profiles)
town stats
Elevation: 3,950 feet
County: Idaho
Zip Code: 83522
Median household income:
$34,167 (year 2000)
Median house value:
$79,500 (year 2000)
Class: City
Incorporation: 1901
Form of Government: Mayor-Council
(from www.city-data.com)
Major Employers
St. Mary's Hospital and Clinic
Cottonwood Joint School District 242
Seubert's Excavators
(Heavy construction)
North Idaho Correctional Institution (prison)
Militec Defense Systems (manufacturing)
Pacific Cabinets
(wood products manufacturing)
The Cottonwood Joint School District 242 includes the communities of Ferdinand, Greencreek and Keuterville.
Publication date: 06/10/04