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Cotter
A city of 39 people in Iowa
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About Cotter
City in Iowa, United States39Population
0.2 sq miArea
712 ftElevation
Cotter is a city in western Louisa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 39 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Health in Cotter
Compared with Iowa
7worse than IA
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Washington County Hospital and ClinicsWashington · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Chc/Seia Louisa County ClinicColumbus City · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 52738 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cotter →
Natural hazards in Cotter
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Cotter →
Climate in Cotter
Full climate →Cotter has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34° / 17°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Cotter →
Libraries near Cotter
See all →Nearest: Columbus Junction Public LibraryColumbus Junction · 5.3 miles · 40 hrs a week
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