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Martin, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Red River Parish County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
674 Population 58/sq mi density
$57,684 Median Income $21,581 per capita
$121,700 Home Value $124,489 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,684 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Martin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation206 ft (63 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates32.0999°N, 93.2191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRed River Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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

40 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 M4.8 110 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 116 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 124 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 106 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 118 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 11 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 96 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 111 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 91 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 114 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 78 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 89 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 80 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 132 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 132 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 91 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 146 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 108 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 113 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 284 km
2020 Laura Category 4 16 km
2020 Delta Category 2 224 km
2019 Barry Category 1 295 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 236 km
2008 Ike Category 2 232 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 203 km
2005 Rita Category 3 197 km
2002 Lili Category 1 249 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 229 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 300 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 265 km
1985 Danny Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,053 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 75 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 67 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 75 km 18
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 69 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 94 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 90 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 38 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AIRPORT (8,458 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 99 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 74 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 76 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 80 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 69 km
2011 TD13 4,208 12 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,833 76 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 69 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 81 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 64 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 71 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 35 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,287 84 km
2010 RX10COMP36-45 3,272 80 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 67 km
2020 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 3,144 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in

Martin has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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