The Town FilesCottonport, Louisiana
Town in Avoyelles Parish · population 2,023 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,300
- Household income
- $31,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 31.4
Cottonport is a town of 2,023 people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $88,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 77% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 77% of Louisiana towns.
How Cottonport ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cottonport is worth $88,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $31,875, which is more affordable than 61% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $738 a month. 62.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cottonport | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $738 | $887 |
| Median household income | $31,875 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cottonport
| People | Cottonport | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 35.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.4% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Cottonport
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F. About 61.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cottonport since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 20, 1983 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 5, 2012.
Severe weather in Avoyelles Parish since 1996
Avoyelles Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish had 9,801 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,336 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Cottonport itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Cottonport
1 public school with 297 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonport Elementary | PK-6 | 297 | 14.1 |
Towns near Cottonport
- Moreauville, LA5.1 mi · 984 people · home $148,400
- Mansura, LA5.4 mi · 1,320 people · home $117,300
- Hessmer, LA6.1 mi · 772 people · home $171,300
- Bunkie, LA8.5 mi · 3,346 people · home $93,300
- Marksville, LA9.5 mi · 5,065 people · home $151,900
- Fifth Ward, LA11.1 mi · 921 people · home —
- Simmesport, LA14.0 mi · 1,468 people · home $63,100
- Center Point, LA20.5 mi · 520 people · home $184,200
Cottonport questions
Is Cottonport, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cottonport scores better for retirees than 37% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 48%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Cottonport?
The median owner-occupied home in Cottonport is valued at $88,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,875, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $738 a month.
What is the weather like in Cottonport?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cottonport get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cottonport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 20, 1983. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)