Clarksdale, MO

Missouri

Clarksdale is a small town in Missouri with a population of 316. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
316 Population 988/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $26,139 per capita
$89,500 Home Value $229,171 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $388/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,500
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $388
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 14.4%
300% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Clarksdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population316
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$26,139
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty3.1%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$388
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$229,171
Housing Units103
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking16.1%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%

Is Clarksdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clarksdale receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Clarksdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clarksdale is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clarksdale is $89,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Clarksdale has a population of 316 with a density of 988 people per square mile. The median age is 27.0 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

316
Total Population
988
People / sq mi
27.0yrs
Median Age
31% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Clarksdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clarksdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clarksdale is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Clarksdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,139

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Clarksdale is $89,500, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $229,171.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,500
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$229,171

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below US avg
Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.0%
Housing Units103
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

In Clarksdale, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Clarksdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep36.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits59.7%

Food & Exercise

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density988/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

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