The Town FilesMarksville, Louisiana
City in Avoyelles Parish · population 5,065 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,900
- Household income
- $36,202
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 34.8
Marksville is a city of 5,065 people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $151,900, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks hipper than 83% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 77% of Louisiana towns.
How Marksville ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marksville is worth $151,900, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $36,202, which is more affordable than 14% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $670 a month. 59.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marksville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $670 | $887 |
| Median household income | $36,202 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 59.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Marksville
| People | Marksville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.6% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 34.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Marksville
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F. About 61.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marksville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 1, 2018 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 20, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on December 23, 2014.
Severe weather in Avoyelles Parish since 1996
Avoyelles Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish had 9,801 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,336 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Marksville itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Marksville
2 public schools with 1,327 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marksville Elementary School | PK-6 | 668 | 20.9 |
| Marksville High School | 7-12 | 659 | 19.4 |
Towns near Marksville
- Bunkie, LA13.9 mi · 3,346 people · home $93,300
- Pineville, LA25.3 mi · 14,384 people · home $201,500
- Alexandria, LA26.6 mi · 45,275 people · home $183,700
- Ball, LA28.7 mi · 3,961 people · home $175,800
Marksville questions
Is Marksville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marksville scores better for retirees than 33% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 28%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Marksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Marksville is valued at $151,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,202, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $670 a month.
What is the weather like in Marksville?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Marksville get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 1, 2018. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)