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Clarks Hill, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
706 Population 2,615/sq mi density
$45,875 Median Income $23,249 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $236,778 Zillow
$644 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
496 Violent Crime/100K 4,842 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,875 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarks Hill, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,875
39% below
$23,249 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
65% below
Zillow: $236,778
Median Rent
$644/mo
45% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
496/100K
31% above
4,842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
35%
Rent
55%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarks Hill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.8% (6% 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 $236,778. 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.

Safety & Crime

Clarks Hill reports 496 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,842/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population706
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density2,615/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,875
Per Capita$23,249
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$13,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$644
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$236,778
Housing Units317
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent496/100K
Property4,842/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.