At a Glance
Median Income
$40,714
$31,424 per capita
Violent Crime
129/100K
3,712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
62.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarks Hill a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 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 $40,714 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,424. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,525 business establishments, including 298 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Clarks Hill reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,712/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Clarks Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
62.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarks Hill has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age73.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,714
Per Capita$31,424
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$293,838
Housing Units152
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property3,712/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation358 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+62.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarks Hill was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.