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Clarks, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
Clarks, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Clarks a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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 $321,162. 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.
Safety & Crime
Clarks reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,714/100K.
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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.