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Cotter, IA
City in Louisa County, Iowa.
Population
31
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
317
ZIP codes
0
Cotter and its ZIP codes
Cotter at a glance
- Cotter is about 5.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Cotter, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Louisa County. PPP loans are for Cotter.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,455
3,697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.44M
FY 2026, $6,223 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cotter, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 11°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cotter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AinsworthCity | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Columbus CityCity | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Columbus JunctionCity | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| FredoniaCity | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ConesvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WinfieldCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| OldsCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WashingtonCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| LettsCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Lone TreeCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SwedesburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| RiversideCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| GrandviewCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WaylandCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| NicholsCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cotter, IA in?
- Cotter is in Louisa County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Cotter, IA?
- About 31 people live in Cotter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cotter?
- Nearby places include Ainsworth (4.8 mi), Columbus City (5.1 mi), Columbus Junction (5.1 mi), Fredonia (6.5 mi), Crawfordsville (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023