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Clarks, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
337
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$30,714 per capita
$92,000
Home Value
$321,162 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
1,714 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Clarks has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").