At a Glance
Median Income
$35,750
$23,845 per capita
Home Value
$159,500
Zillow: $122,204
Median Rent
$725/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,216/100K
6,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Marksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marksville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marksville residents earn a median household income of $35,750 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,845. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marksville is $159,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,204. Median rent is $725/month, with 32.5% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Marksville reports 2,216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 483% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,202/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Marksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marksville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,964
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,750
Per Capita$23,845
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty39.7%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A
Home Value$159,500
Rent$725
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$122,204
Housing Units2,333
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent2,216/100K
Property6,202/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault2,123/100K
Burglary1,676/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Marksville was founded in 1794.
The median home in Marksville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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