Cottonport, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,777 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,538 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$386 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Avoyelles Parish
6
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Avoyelles Parish
4
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 4 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 5 0 58
Dec 6 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 28, LA State House District 28, LA
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Schools

Cottonport Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
St Joseph School K-12
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Plaucheville Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Louisiana State University-Alexandria
25 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Opelousas School of Cosmetology
32 miles, SW • 1 star
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
32 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Avoyelles Hospital
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
38 miles, NW • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
92 miles, W • 1 star
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