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Starks, LA
Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
Population
314
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
92
ZIP codes
0
Starks and its ZIP codes
Local data for Starks, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calcasieu Parish. PPP loans are for Starks.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,063
89,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $5,618 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Starks, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
706
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,641
16.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 40°F
64.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Starks, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
24.8%
U.S. 12.8% +12.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Starks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deweyville, TXCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 11.2 |
| Forest Heights, TXCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| VintonTown | 9.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Little Cypress, TXCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| Orange, TXCity | 13 mi | 21.3 |
| Mauriceville, TXCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| Pinehurst, TXCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| DeQuincyCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| West Orange, TXCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| SulphurCity | 20 mi | 11.2 |
| CarlyssCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.1 |
| Buna, TXCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6 |
| OrettaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Bridge City, TXCity | 22 mi | 6.4 |
| Vidor, TXCity | 22 mi | 12 |
| Evadale, TXCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 16.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Starks, LA in?
- Starks is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Starks, LA?
- About 314 people live in Starks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Starks?
- Nearby places include Deweyville, TX (5.9 mi), Forest Heights, TX (7.5 mi), Vinton (9.1 mi), Little Cypress, TX (10 mi), Orange, TX (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023