Nebraska
Clarks is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 337. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clarks receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clarks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clarks is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Clarks is $92,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Clarks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 29.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 86.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,206 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 172 |
| County GDP | $467M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,950 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $92,000 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,162 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,950 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,162/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,622 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2163°N, 97.8395°W |
| County FIPS | 31143 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.2% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |