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Marthaville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
49 Population 43/sq mi density
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
748 Violent Crime/100K 5,880 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Marthaville, LA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
748/100K
97% above
5,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Marthaville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marthaville a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Marthaville reports 748 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,880/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Marthaville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marthaville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population49
Median Age67.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans49.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$42,647
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$175,993
Housing Units71
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent748/100K
Property5,880/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation241 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Marthaville was built in 1993.
35.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
56.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.