Marksville, Louisiana

Population 5,679

Marksville is located in Avoyelles Parish, LA. The population is 5,679, making Marksville the largest city in Avoyelles Parish.

There are 2 public schools in Marksville with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Marksville is moderate , and there are 106 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Marksville is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Marksville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Marksville include Mansura, Fifth Ward and Hessmer.

Marksville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 31.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.8%

Crime Rate

70.55% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 19
  • Violent Crimes: 2
  • Robbery: 75
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

92.74% Higher than national avg.
  • 106 offenders in Marksville
  • 186.65 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

65 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 65

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Marksville, LA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Marksville's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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106 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Marksville, LA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Marksville, LA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Marksville, LA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $490
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $980
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,080

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Environmental Hazards

65 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Marksville, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Marksville, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Marksville, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.33°
  • February 53.08°
  • March 60.62°
  • April 67.82°
  • May 75.31°
  • June 82.11°
  • July 83.63°
  • August 84.1°
  • September 77.47°
  • October 64.9°
  • November 57.22°
  • December 51.32°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Marksville, LA

Earthquakes
Marksville, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Marksville, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Marksville, LA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Marksville, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Marksville, LA: $29,537

Unemployment

Unemployment in Marksville is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.34%
White Collar - 49.66%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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