Cotton Valley, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
711 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$60,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$320 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$331 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster Parish
3
Minden Urban Area
3
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster Parish
4
Minden Urban Area
4
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 4 0 63
May 4 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 36, LA State House District 10, LA
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Schools

North Webster Junior High School
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
Brown Upper Elementary School
13 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Bossier Parish Community College
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Springhill Medical Center
14 miles, N • 4.1 star
Minden Medical Center
16 miles, S • 3.2 star
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
21 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
81 miles, W • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
83 miles, SE • 1 star
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