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Population in 2022: 4,883 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.8%
 
Males: 2,541  (52.0%)
Females: 2,342  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

34.4 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71351.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $32,219 (it was $20,750 in 2000)
Marksville:

$32,219
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,564 (it was $11,546 in 2000)

Marksville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $145,269 (it was $53,700 in 2000)
Marksville:

$145,269
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $177,069; detached houses: $181,482; mobile homes: $70,940

Median gross rent in 2022: $710.

March 2022 cost of living index in Marksville: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 35.6%
(12.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.2% for Black residents, 22.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 93.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Marksville, LA (2022)
    • 2,56451.5%White alone
    • 1,48029.7%Black alone
    • 97719.6%Two or more races
    • 1192.4%Hispanic
    • 260.5%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 68 registered sex offenders living in Marksville, Louisiana as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marksville is 82 to 1.


Crime rates in Marksville by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(17.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		6
(113.2)		1
(19.1)		1
(20.6)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		3
(52.7)		1
(17.5)		0
(0.0)		2
(35.0)		1
(17.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.6)		0
(0.0)		4
(76.5)		2
(41.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		5
(87.8)		6
(105.2)		6
(104.3)		5
(87.5)		6
(106.7)		12
(215.6)		6
(108.8)		6
(109.1)		6
(109.3)		4
(73.4)		4
(74.5)		6
(113.2)		2
(38.2)		2
(41.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		86
(1,511)		39
(684.0)		74
(1,286)		81
(1,417)		70
(1,244)		77
(1,384)		87
(1,578)		57
(1,037)		58
(1,057)		102
(1,872)		114
(2,123)		83
(1,566)		72
(1,377)		77
(1,590)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		102
(1,792)		42
(736.6)		77
(1,338)		105
(1,837)		75
(1,333)		73
(1,312)		72
(1,306)		73
(1,328)		77
(1,403)		113
(2,073)		90
(1,676)		96
(1,812)		44
(841.3)		19
(392.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		293
(5,148)		192
(3,367)		322
(5,596)		327
(5,722)		267
(4,747)		295
(5,301)		246
(4,461)		312
(5,674)		285
(5,192)		275
(5,046)		242
(4,507)		227
(4,284)		218
(4,168)		215
(4,439)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		13
(228.4)		5
(87.7)		9
(156.4)		15
(262.5)		12
(213.3)		4
(71.9)		8
(145.1)		2
(36.4)		7
(127.5)		7
(128.4)		1
(18.6)		4
(75.5)		12
(229.4)		7
(144.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(17.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(36.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(41.3)
City-Data.com crime index720.3375.7618.5751.2595.4687.0629.6562.8574.8753.6761.0877.9630.2621.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Marksville, LA

Crime rate in Marksville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 23 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.25
Louisiana average:

3.44
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Ancestries: French (19.5%), American (16.5%), Irish (6.5%), French Canadian (2.3%), Cajun (1.8%), European (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 82 feet

Land area: 4.08 square miles.

Population density: 1,198 people per square mile   (low).

Marksville, Louisiana map

60 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Louisiana:

2.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $208 (0.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $207 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (63.2 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (71.9 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (219.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Mansura, LA (2.2 miles ),
Hessmer, LA (2.4 miles ),
Fifth Ward, LA (2.5 miles ),
Moreauville, LA (2.8 miles ),
Bordelonville, LA (3.1 miles ),
Cottonport, LA (3.1 miles ),
Center Point, LA (3.5 miles ),
Plaucheville, LA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 31.13 N, Longitude: 92.07 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,094 (+22.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 820 (42.7%)

Area code: 318

Distribution of median household income in Marksville, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Marksville, LA in 2022
Marksville satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $133,500
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $111,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $45,500
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $188,900
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $107,700
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $105,700
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2003: 14 buildings, average cost: $89,200
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $90,600
  • 2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $90,600
  • 2000: 19 buildings, average cost: $76,200
  • 1999: 18 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $71,900
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $71,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Marksville, LA residents
Average permit cost in Marksville, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Historical population in Marksville, LA
Historical housing units in Marksville, LA
Most common industries in Marksville, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (14.6%)
  • Public administration (12.2%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (16.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.4%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (16.9%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Marksville, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Lawyers (3.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)

Average climate in Marksville, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Marksville, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 69.2. This is about average.

City:

69.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 9.74. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.74
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Marksville-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the Marksville city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1983, a category F3 tornado 16.4 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marksville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 185% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 146.6 miles away from Marksville center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 149.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 408.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 283.8 miles away from Marksville center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 156.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 140.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Avoyelles Parish (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Floods: 9, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marksville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Marksville:

  • AVOYELLES HOSPITAL (Proprietary, provides emergency services, 4231 HIGHWAY 1192)
  • HOSPICE CARE OF AVOYELLES PARISH (302 S PRESTON STREET)
  • CENTRAL LA HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC (940 WEST BONTEMPT STREET)
  • MEDISTAR HOME HEALTH OF MARKSVILLE (599 TUNICA DRIVE WEST)
  • COLONIAL NURSING HOME (426 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET)
  • VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE (7119 HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH)

Airports and heliports located in Marksville:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marksville:

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 63 miles; Lafayette, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,378)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 63 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 64 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 66 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 67 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 73 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 75 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)

Public high school in Marksville:

Public elementary/middle school in Marksville:

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Library in Marksville:

  • AVOYELLES PARISH (Operating income: $650,981; Location: 104 N WASHINGTON STREET; 77,832 books; 1,560 audio materials; 1,667 video materials; 60 state licensed databases; 287 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Marksville: Marksville Volunteer Fire Department (A), Avoyelles Parish Courthouse (B), Avoyelles Parish Jail (C), Colonial Nursing Home (D), Marksville City Hall (E), Marksville Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Marksville: Holy Ghost Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Cushman Cemetery (1), Saint Joseph Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Tunica Biloxi Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 171 Melancon Road), Avoyelles Commission of Tourism (208 South Main Street).

Hotels: Casino Golf Cabins (6860 Highway 1), Paragon Casino Resort (711 Paragon Place), Terrace Inn Motel (915 Tunica Drive West), Deluxe Inn (221 South Preston Street), Ranch House Motel (5406 Highway 1).

Courts: Avoyelles Parish - District Attorney (417 North Main Street), Tunica Biloxi Tribal Court (133 Melancon Road), Marksville City Court - Criminal Division (427 North Washington Street), Marksville City - City Court (427 North Washington Street), Avoyelles Parish - Clerk of Court (312 North Main Street), Marksville City Court - Judges Office- Civil Division (427 North Washington Street).

Birthplace of: Edwin Edwards - Politician, Alvan Lafargue - Physician, Chad Lavalais - 2005 NFL player (Atlanta Falcons, born: Apr 15, 1979), Elaine S. Edwards - Politician, John H. Overton - Politician, Joseph Tabarlet - Businessman, Little Walter - musician, Raymond Laborde - Basketball player, H. Claude Hudson - Financial businessman, Proverb Jacobs - Football player.

Avoyelles Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Marksville and their reported violations in the past:

CITY OF MARKSVILLE WATER SYSTEM (Address: 427 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET , Population served: 6,191, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (SEP-05-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-10-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-10-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-24-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
FIFTH WARD WATER SYSTEM (Address: 2596 HWY 1 , Population served: 5,508, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-23-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-23-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-06-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
BROUILLETTE WATER SYSTEM INC (Address: 3053 HWY 1192 , Population served: 3,630, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-24-2008), St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2008)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.2%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Marksville in 2010:

  • 416 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 77 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 31 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 14 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Marksville in 2000:

  • 185 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 95 people in nursing homes
  • 18 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Banks with branches in Marksville (2011 data):

  • The Union Bank: at 305 North Main Street, Www.Union-Bank.com Branch, Tunica Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $228.4 mil, Deposits: $197.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancshares, Incorporated
  • Cottonport Bank: Cen-La Branch at 105 North Main Street, branch established on 1963/01/19; The Cottonport Armored Service, L.L.c. at 129 South Main Street, branch established on 1999/10/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $336.7 mil, Deposits: $298.0 mil, headquarters in Cottonport, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Mansura Bancshares, Inc.
  • Red River Bank: Marksville Banking Center Branch at 447 East Tunica Drive, branch established on 2008/01/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $989.5 mil, Deposits: $872.1 mil, headquarters in Alexandria, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Red River Bancshares, Inc.
  • Capital One, National Association: Marksville Branch at 345 East Tunica, branch established on 1993/11/08. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Marksville:

Marital status in Marksville, LA
  • Never married: 48.1%
  • Now married: 29.2%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

For population 25 years and over in Marksville:

  • High school or higher: 81.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Louisiana average:

11.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Marksville
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marksville, LA (based on Avoyelles Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic18,40022
Evangelical Protestant4,05029
Mainline Protestant4467
Black Protestant3702
Other1763
None18,631-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
This county:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Avoyelles Parish:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Avoyelles Parish:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Avoyelles Parish:

15.9%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.5%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Marksville:

43.2%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.9
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Marksville:

23.4%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Marksville:

13.6%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Marksville:

36.6%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Marksville:

52.5%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.4%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Marksville, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 22$64,331$35,0903$2,775
Firefighters 9$25,592$34,12311$1,154
Water Supply 8$18,789$28,1840$0
Streets and Highways 8$18,170$27,25516$20,181
Other Government Administration 6$6,000$12,0000$0
Sewerage 4$12,356$37,0681$1,760
Financial Administration 3$9,589$38,3561$1,488
Judicial and Legal 1$5,000$60,0000$0
Totals for Government 61$159,827$31,44132$27,358

Marksville government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,415,000 ($289.78)
    Police Protection: $1,267,000 ($259.47)
    Sewerage: $894,000 ($183.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $188,000 ($38.50)
    General - Other: $60,000 ($12.29)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $109,000 ($22.32)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $80,000 ($16.38)

Marksville government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $644,000 ($131.89)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $184,000 ($37.68)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $987,000 ($202.13)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($1.43)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,261,000 ($258.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $987,000 ($202.13)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,762,000 ($565.64)
    Property: $228,000 ($46.69)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $16,000 ($3.28)

Marksville government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,987,000 ($406.92)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,987,000 ($406.92)

Marksville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,429,000 ($497.44)
Businesses in Marksville, LA
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2Popeyes1
AutoZone1SONIC Drive-In1
Blockbuster1Subway2
CVS1Taco Bell1
FedEx1U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS1
Lane Furniture1Walgreens1
Pizza Hut1

Strongest AM radio stations in Marksville:

  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTP (1110 AM; daytime; 2 kW; PINEVILLE, LA; Owner: PEOPLES BROADCAST NETWORK LLC)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marksville:

  • KAPB-FM (97.7 FM; MARKSVILLE, LA; Owner: THREE RIVERS RADIO COMPANY)
  • KZLG (95.9 FM; MANSURA, LA; Owner: AMY M COCO)
  • KLIL (92.1 FM; MOREAUVILLE, LA; Owner: CAJUN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZP (104.3 FM; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: OWENSVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KEDG (106.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAYT (88.1 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.)
  • K288ER (105.5 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KFAD (93.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FM BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Marksville:

  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67GL (Channel 67; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • K02PO (Channel 2; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • K16DK (Channel 16; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K23DZ (Channel 23; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K38EG (Channel 38; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K55GT (Channel 55; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EL (Channel 21; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K43EI (Channel 43; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57GK (Channel 57; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KLPA-TV (Channel 25; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K36DS (Channel 36; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATION COMPANY, INC.)
  • K53FA (Channel 53; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: ESTATE OF VIOLA WEBER)
  • K47DW (Channel 47; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • K64FT (Channel 64; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Marksville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Marksville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 226ft / 69.4mTotal length
  • $4,204,000Total costs
  • 51,727Total average daily traffic
  • 2,787Total average daily truck traffic
  • 59,146Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Marksville, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Marksville, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Marksville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

104 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Marksville, LA)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: AC5FO, Previous Call Sign: KB6YY, Licensee ID: L00998634, Grant Date: 03/31/2005, Expiration Date: 04/26/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/27/2017, Certifier: Matthew Jacob, Registrant: Matthew Jacob, 570 Johnson Rd, Marksville, LA 71351

  • Call Sign: KD5HHH, Licensee ID: L00178142, Grant Date: 02/26/2019, Expiration Date: 05/21/2029, Cancellation Date: 10/02/2020, Certifier: Herbert P Brouillette, Registrant: Herbert P Brouillette, 5346 Hwy 1, Marksville, LA 71351

  • Call Sign: KD5JZC, Licensee ID: L00230570, Grant Date: 03/01/2010, Expiration Date: 04/21/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2022, Certifier: Harold E Laughlin, Registrant: Harold E Laughlin, Marksville, LA 71351-0742

  • Call Sign: KE5BXO, Licensee ID: L00886720, Grant Date: 07/01/2004, Expiration Date: 07/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2016, Certifier: Gary W Guillot, Registrant: Gary W Guillot, 613 Benjamin Dr, Marksville, LA 71351

  • Call Sign: KG5IRG, Licensee ID: L01962139, Grant Date: 08/03/2015, Expiration Date: 08/03/2025, Certifier: Gaelen M Smith, Registrant: Gaelen M Smith, 629 Hwy 1195, Marksville, LA 71351

  • Call Sign: WI2U, Previous Call Sign: KD5HHH, Licensee ID: L00178142, Grant Date: 10/02/2020, Expiration Date: 10/02/2030, Certifier: Herbert P Brouillette, Registrant: Herbert P Brouillette, 293 Chatrace Dr, Marksville, LA 71351



FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Marksville)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 29. The highest number of fire incidents - 77 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Marksville, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.5%), and Structure Fires (37.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Marksville, LA
    • 21643.5%Outside Fires
    • 18737.6%Structure Fires
    • 7414.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 204.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Marksville, LA
Most common first names in Marksville, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary6676.0 years
Joseph6572.0 years
John3768.7 years
James3567.4 years
Robert2663.1 years
Paul2675.7 years
George2575.5 years
William2476.4 years
Marie2381.7 years
Edward2370.5 years
Most common last names in Marksville, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bordelon21075.7 years
Dauzat11574.0 years
Laborde9077.6 years
Dupuy7977.5 years
Gaspard7773.2 years
Guillot7374.3 years
Brouillette6978.4 years
Normand6579.2 years
Mayeux5179.6 years
Lachney4971.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marksville, LA
  • 69.3%Electricity
  • 29.1%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Wood
  • 0.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marksville, LA
  • 70.5%Electricity
  • 29.5%Utility gas


Marksville compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.

Marksville on our top lists:

  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: healthcare support occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people born in the same U.S. state as the city (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people below 50% of the poverty level, excluding cities with 15% or more of residents in college and with the median age below 28 (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of assaults per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest household incomes disparities (population 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: law enforcement workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest city-data.com crime index, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #64 (71351) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French first ancestries"
  • #86 (71351) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most casinos in 2005"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
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