What are the schools like in Cotton Valley, LA?

Cotton Valley is served primarily by Webster Parish. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Cotton Valley?

The median household income in Cotton Valley, LA is $21,806 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Cotton Valley, LA?

Cotton Valley has an average high temperature of 55.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Cotton Valley, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Cotton Valley, LA?

Cotton Valley has a violent crime rate of 391.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1358.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cotton Valley, LA a Good Place to Live?

Cotton Valley is a small town of 713 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $21,806 and a 2.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Cotton Valley stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cotton Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cotton Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Cotton Valley metro area.

Metric	Cotton Valley, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$49,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$21,806	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cotton Valley's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents — 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

391.2 /100k

Property Crime

1358.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cotton Valley is served primarily by Webster Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cotton Valley, LA	National Avg
School District	Webster Parish	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cotton Valley sees average highs of 55.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 54.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cotton Valley, LA
Average High — January	55.2°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	54.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cotton Valley, LA	National Avg
Population	713	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sarepta, LA 6 mi Cullen, LA 11 mi Shongaloo, LA 12 mi Springhill, LA 13 mi Dixie Inn, LA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Cotton Valley

Cotton Valley, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71018

Cotton Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cotton Valley, LA affordable or expensive?

Cotton Valley has a median home value of $49,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $21,806.

What is the crime rate in Cotton Valley, LA?

Cotton Valley's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1358.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cotton Valley?

Public schools in Cotton Valley are operated by Webster Parish. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cotton Valley, LA a good place to live?

Cotton Valley, LA has a population of 713, a median household income of $21,806, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cotton Valley?

Cotton Valley averages 55.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.4 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cotton Valley?

Cotton Valley, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71018.

What is the population of Cotton Valley?

The population of Cotton Valley, Louisiana is 713 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cotton Valley?

Key numbers for living in Cotton Valley: median home $49,500, median household income $21,806, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cotton Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.