Clarks is a rural village in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clarks had a population of 1,052. Clarks is the largest community by population in Caldwell Parish.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71415

Area code318

Living in Clarks

Work & commute in Clarks

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Most working residents leave Clarks for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Columbia (13%), Banks Springs (10%) and Monroe (8%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Columbia

13%

Banks Springs

10%

Monroe

Shreveport

2%Work in townlive and work in Clarks 31 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 82Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Clarks →

Health in Clarks

Compared with Louisiana

9better than LA·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 5▼ 2 close Mind 1▲ 1▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.2%Fewer adults who have had cancerLA 7.5% · better 4.9%Fewer adults with heart diseaseLA 7.5% · better 22.5%More binge drinkersLA 16.9% · worse

Care nearby

Citizens Medical CenterColumbia · 4.4 mi · ER

Winn Chc Pharmacy ServicesWinnfield · 30 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Clarks · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clarks →

Natural hazards in Clarks

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Clarks flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Clarks

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Clarks →

Climate in Clarks

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Clarks has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 38°Winter

77° / 54°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

78° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Clarks get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 22, with the last in spring around Mar 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Clarks →