At a Glance
Median Income
$58,511
$19,860 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
Zillow: $115,918
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.0% smoking rate
How Cotulla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cotulla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cotulla a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cotulla residents earn a median household income of $58,511 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,860. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cotulla is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,918. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
11.4% of adults in Cotulla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cotulla has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,690
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,511
Per Capita$19,860
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$3,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,629
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$115,918
Housing Units1,392
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation440 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute12 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cotulla was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.