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Cotton Valley, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
Cotton Valley, LA
At a Glance
How Cotton Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cotton Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cotton Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cotton Valley residents earn a median household income of $26,875 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,394. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cotton Valley is $60,800 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,822. Median rent is $623/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Cotton Valley reports 596 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,635/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Cotton Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cotton Valley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.