At a Glance
Median Income
$55,625
$30,714 per capita
Home Value
$92,000
Zillow: $316,399
Median Rent
$925/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Clarks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarks residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,714. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarks is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,399. Median rent is $925/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
10.2% of adults in Clarks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarks has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$30,714
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$467M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$925
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$316,399
Housing Units154
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,622 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarks was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.