The Town FilesCotulla, Texas
City in La Salle County · population 3,718 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,100
- Household income
- $70,067
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 99°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 33.6
Cotulla is a city of 3,718 people in La Salle County, Texas. The median home is worth $93,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 86% of Texas towns, more walkable than 79% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 75% of Texas towns.
How Cotulla ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cotulla is worth $93,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $70,067, which is more affordable than 96% of Texas towns. Median rent is $821 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cotulla | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $821 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $70,067 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Cotulla
| People | Cotulla | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Cotulla
July highs average 99.2°F and January lows 43.9°F. About 21.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 166 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cotulla since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 15, 2015 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 15, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 17, 2023.
Severe weather in La Salle County since 1996
La Salle County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in La Salle County
La Salle County had 3,137 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,715 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Cotulla itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Cotulla
3 public schools with 1,068 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAMIREZ-BURKS EL | PK-5 | 459 | 10.9 |
| COTULLA H S | 9-12 | 353 | 8.2 |
| FRANK NEWMAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 256 | 9.8 |
Towns near Cotulla
- Dilley, TX16.4 mi · 3,274 people · home $106,400
Cotulla questions
Is Cotulla, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cotulla scores better for retirees than 57% of Texas towns and quieter than 51%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Cotulla?
The median owner-occupied home in Cotulla is valued at $93,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,067, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $821 a month.
What is the weather like in Cotulla?
July highs average 99.2°F and January lows 43.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Cotulla get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cotulla since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 15, 2015. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)