Clarksdale, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,423 Population 768/sq mi density
$35,210 Median Income $21,237 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $47,123 Zillow
$762 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,210 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarksdale, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,210
53% below
$21,237 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
70% below
Zillow: $47,123
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
33.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
49% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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
47%
Home Value
30%
Rent
66%
Poverty
266%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarksdale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarksdale residents earn a median household income of $35,210 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,237. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarksdale is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $47,123. Median rent is $762/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

18.8% of adults in Clarksdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarksdale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,423
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,210
Per Capita$21,237
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty33.0%
County GDP$859M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent$762
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$47,123
Housing Units7,066
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity47.9%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death22,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation172 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Clarksdale was founded in 1848.
The median home in Clarksdale was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.