At a Glance
Median Income
$69,792
$31,171 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
Zillow: $228,864
Median Rent
$867/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
15.3% smoking rate
How Clarks Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarks Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarks Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarks Grove residents earn a median household income of $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,171. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarks Grove is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,864. Median rent is $867/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
15.1% of adults in Clarks Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarks Grove has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population683
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,138/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born23.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,792
Per Capita$31,171
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$867
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$228,864
Housing Units306
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,302 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarks Grove was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
23.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.