Clarence, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
894 Population 771/sq mi density
$29,306 Median Income $19,467 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $191,896 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,306 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $590/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarence, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,306
61% below
$19,467 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
74% below
Zillow: $191,896
Median Rent
$590/mo
49% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Clarence Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
26%
Rent
51%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarence a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarence residents earn a median household income of $29,306 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,467. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarence is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,896. Median rent is $590/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

11.2% of adults in Clarence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarence has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population894
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,306
Per Capita$19,467
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty30.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$590
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$191,896
Housing Units464
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation823 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarence was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (29 miles).
19.4% of the population has a disability.