Cotton Valley, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
711
Population
270/sq mi density
$26,875
Median Income
$15,394 per capita
$60,800
Home Value
$84,822 Zillow
$623
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,800 home value, $623/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cotton Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8134°N, 93.4231°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webster Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Cotton Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.8").