The Town FilesMartin, Louisiana
Village in Red River Parish · population 524 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,200
- Household income
- $58,351
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 47.9
Martin is a village of 524 people in Red River Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $179,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 88% of Louisiana towns.
How Martin 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 Martin is worth $179,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $58,351, which is more affordable than 47% of Louisiana towns. 93.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martin | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $58,351 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 93.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Martin
| People | Martin | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.8% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 33.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Martin
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 56.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martin since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 12, 1950 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Red River Parish since 1996
Red River Parish has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 Red River Parish
Red River Parish had 2,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,864 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Martin itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Towns near Martin
- Coushatta, LA8.8 mi · 1,752 people · home $96,100
- Campti, LA15.2 mi · 887 people · home $78,300
- Ringgold, LA16.1 mi · 1,379 people · home $92,800
- Natchitoches, LA26.2 mi · 18,039 people · home $193,200
- Pleasant Hill, LA26.3 mi · 617 people · home $43,000
- Vienna Bend, LA27.1 mi · 1,314 people · home $123,500
- Mansfield, LA28.5 mi · 4,714 people · home $112,100
Martin questions
Is Martin, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martin scores better for retirees than 47% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 47%. 37.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.9).
How much does a house cost in Martin?
The median owner-occupied home in Martin is valued at $179,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,351, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Martin?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Martin get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 12, 1950. 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)