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Cotton Valley, Louisiana

town · Webster Parish

At a glance

701
Population
$68,600
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$116,244
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$725/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$36,316
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
29.3 min
Average commute
66.9%
Homes with broadband
99.48%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost3% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates83.4%
College graduates4.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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