Located an hour north of Panama City, this is a farming town of almost 900 people. The area is not typical Florida wetlands, being closer to Alabama and higher elevation than the majority of the sunshine state. It does receive it's share of sun and good weather, making it a great place to settle in and have a small farm or extensive garden. Those with a little investment capital might want to look at an organic farm as a potential venture as that market is growing and Cottondale is within minutes of I-10 that runs from one coast to the other. That gives an ape with an itch to grow some green a great way to get hings moved to market.