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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 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation147 ft (45 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density738/sq mi
Coordinates32.0288°N, 92.1408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaldwell Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience55.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 112 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 120 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 138 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 147 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 113 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 111 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 137 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 123 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 127 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 127 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 115 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 111 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 113 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 115 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 295 km
2021 Ida Category 4 204 km
2020 Laura Category 4 91 km
2020 Delta Category 2 226 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 295 km
2019 Barry Category 1 270 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 194 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 237 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 259 km
2005 Rita Category 3 252 km
2002 Lili Category 1 226 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 175 km
1985 Elena Category 3 267 km
1985 Danny Category 1 232 km
1985 Juan Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 74 km 47
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 89 km 10
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 70 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 73 km 2
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 20 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 89 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 66 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,777 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 57 km
2011 TD13 4,208 91 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 56 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 67 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 65 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 100 PBURN 2,890 69 km
2018 C-29 2,883 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 46 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 67 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 67 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,677 58 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 66 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 67 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Clarks has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.3").

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