At a Glance
Median Income
$32,607
$29,349 per capita
Home Value
$344,800
Zillow: $459,900
Median Rent
$897/mo
39.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
553/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
16.6% smoking rate
How Clarkdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarkdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarkdale a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarkdale residents earn a median household income of $32,607 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,349. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarkdale is $344,800 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,900. Median rent is $897/month, with 39.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Clarkdale reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 553/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Clarkdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarkdale has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population4,642
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$32,607
Per Capita$29,349
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
F
Home Value$344,800
Rent$897
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$459,900
Housing Units2,511
Rent Burden39.9%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property553/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation3,629 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Clarkdale was founded in 1912.
The median home in Clarkdale was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.