Kentucky
Clarkson is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,133. Residents earn $28,393 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clarkson receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Clarkson has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Clarkson is $28,393, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 44.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Clarkson is $121,900, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Clarkson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,339 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Clarkson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,393 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $847 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,508 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 44.8% |
| 261% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 687 |
| County GDP | $997M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,458 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.02% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $121,900 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,064 |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,458 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.02% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,339.3/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 781.3/100K |
| Theft | 558.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.7 inches |
| 39% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 683 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,069/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4929°N, 86.2270°W |
| County FIPS | 21085 |
Winner: Republican by 61.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,069/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |