Cotter
City in Louisa County, Iowa

Cotter is a city in Louisa County, Iowa, with 39 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ainsworth, 4.8 miles W.
- 39residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 398 / sq mipopulation density
- 52738ZIP code
About Cotter
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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- Median home value
- $112,500
- Median age
- 60.7
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Cotter had 39 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39 |
|---|---|
| Density | 398 per sq mi (154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cotter at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Louisa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2925° N, 91.4620° W |
| ZIP code | 52738 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1916725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cotter
- Ainsworth4.8 mi W
- Columbus City5.1 mi SE
- Columbus Junction5.2 mi E
- Fredonia6.4 mi E
- Crawfordsville6.7 mi SW
- Conesville8.4 mi NE
- Winfield11.6 mi S
- Olds11.7 mi S
- Washington12.0 mi W
- Letts12.0 mi E
- Lone Tree13.5 mi N
- Swedesburg13.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Cotter
What county is Cotter in?
Cotter is in Louisa County, Iowa.
What is the population of Cotter, IA?
39 people lived in Cotter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cotter, IA?
The ZIP code of Cotter is 52738.
What is the elevation of Cotter?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cotter?
Ainsworth (4.8 mi), Columbus City (5.1 mi), Columbus Junction (5.2 mi), Fredonia (6.4 mi), Crawfordsville (6.7 mi).
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