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Cotter, AR
City in Baxter County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72626.
Population
1,063
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
434
ZIP codes
1
Cotter and its ZIP codes
Cotter at a glance
- Cotter is about 7.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,792, 41% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,100 and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Cotter, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cotter, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,792
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$193,100
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
63.2
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (194), Irish Americans (129), Scottish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baxter County. PPP loans are for Cotter.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,067
16,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$437M
FY 2026, $10,492 per person
PPP loans
$1.3M
28 loans, 145 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cotter, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cotter, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cotter, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cotter
1 in or overlapping Cotter. Population shown
Cities near Cotter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GassvilleCity | 1.9 mi | 3.4 |
| FlippinCity | 4.4 mi | 1.9 |
| LakeviewCity | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Bull ShoalsCity | 7.5 mi | 4.9 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 8.7 mi | 12 |
| Buffalo CityCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| SummitCity | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| YellvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 2.5 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BriarcliffCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| SalesvilleCity | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| NorforkCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Pontiac, MOCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.4 |
| PyattTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cotter, AR in?
- Cotter is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Cotter, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cotter include 72626.
- What is the population of Cotter, AR?
- About 1,063 people live in Cotter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cotter?
- Nearby places include Gassville (1.9 mi), Flippin (4.4 mi), Lakeview (6.5 mi), Bull Shoals (7.5 mi), Midway (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023