At a Glance
Median Income
$45,875
$23,249 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
Zillow: $252,164
Median Rent
$644/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
13.6% smoking rate
How Clarks Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarks Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarks Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarks Hill residents earn a median household income of $45,875 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,249. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,253 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarks Hill is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,164. Median rent is $644/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
6.8% of adults in Clarks Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarks Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population706
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density2,615/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,875
Per Capita$23,249
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$13,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$644
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$252,164
Housing Units317
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation826 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarks Hill was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.