Clarks, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
708 Population
$28,938 Median Income
$56,800 Home Value
$780 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
37.4 yrs Median Age
4.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.4
Education

People

Population708
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 49.6%

Economy

3.0/5
Median Income$28,938
Per Capita Income$17,911
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty Rate15.1%
County GDP$249M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$56,800
Median Rent$780
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.3%
Depression23.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain59 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.4/5
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+70.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Work From Home1.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Clarks Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$28,938
Home Value$56,800
Median Rent$780
Poverty Rate15.1%
Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
Unemployment2.5%
Avg Temperature65.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population708
Population Density738 per sq mi
Median Age37.4 years
Male62.6%
Female37.4%
Male 62.6%
Female 37.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49.6% Black 41.9% Hispanic 1.3% Other 7.2%
White49.6%
Black or African American41.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.2%

Language

English Only96.2%
Spanish Speakers3.8%
English 96.2% Spanish 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.2%
Health Insurance88.7%

Income

61% below avg
Median Household Income$28,938
Per Capita Income$17,911
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$802
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,219

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.5%
Poverty Rate15.1%
Total Establishments (County)231
County GDP$249M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation7
Healthcare Facilities26
Retail Stores27
Manufacturing5
Total Establishments231

Industry Mix

Restaurants 7 Healthcare 26 Retail 27 Manufacturing 5

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,219
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,083

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.3 min
Work From Home1.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

80% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$56,800

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied71.3%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$780

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,083
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.67%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure43.0%
Asthma9.2%
COPD7.7%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.7%
Regular Checkup79.2%
Premature Death Rate13,531 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access65.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)26
Restaurants (County)7

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation59.3 in
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation147 ft (45 m)
Land Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density738 per sq mi
Latitude32.0288°
Longitude-92.1408°
County FIPS22021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.9%
D 13.4%

Republican +72.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
High School+70.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density738 per sq mi
Land Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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