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Clarksdale, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

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
53°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
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

Clarksdale, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,000
12% below
$26,139 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
68% below
Zillow: $229,171
Median Rent
$388/mo
67% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
300% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Clarksdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarksdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
32%
Rent
33%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
400%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarksdale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarksdale residents earn a median household income of $66,000 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,139. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarksdale is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,171. Median rent is $388/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Clarksdale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

4.3% of adults in Clarksdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarksdale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population316
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$388
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$229,171
Housing Units103
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation951 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarksdale was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (37 miles).
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.