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Clarks, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
708 Population 738/sq mi density
$28,938 Median Income $17,911 per capita
$56,800 Home Value $154,139 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,938 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,800 home value, $780/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarks, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,938
61% below
$17,911 per capita
Home Value
$56,800
80% below
Zillow: $154,139
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Clarks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
20%
Rent
67%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarks a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarks residents earn a median household income of $28,938 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,911. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarks is $56,800 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,139. Median rent is $780/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Clarks reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

4.8% of adults in Clarks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarks has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population708
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$28,938
Per Capita$17,911
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,800
Rent$780
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$154,139
Housing Units211
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

C
Violent89/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,531/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation147 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarks was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.525 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.