Clarks, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County
2.9
/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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,938 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,800 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 147 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0288°N, 92.1408°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caldwell Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Clarks has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.6").