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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation241 ft (73 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates31.7380°N, 93.3900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySabine Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience14.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 95 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 100 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 110 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 87 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 105 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 45 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 119 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 141 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 77 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 52 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 111 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 115 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 100 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 55 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 109 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 90 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 97 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 34 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 96 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 277 km
2020 Laura Category 4 40 km
2020 Delta Category 2 188 km
2019 Barry Category 1 264 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 214 km
2008 Ike Category 2 199 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 161 km
2005 Rita Category 3 153 km
2002 Lili Category 1 220 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 212 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 257 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 222 km
1985 Danny Category 1 204 km
1985 Juan Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,093 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 97 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 91 km 2
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 81 km 9
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 63 km 18
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 76 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 20 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 47 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RXCOMP89-90-93-115 (10,602 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 70 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 56 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 76 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 87 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 46 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 35 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 78 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 49 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 76 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 88 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 46 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 96 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in

Marthaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.3").

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