Clarks, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
337
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$30,714 per capita
$92,000
Home Value
$316,399 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $925/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarks experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 26.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
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
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 (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Clarks has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.5").