At a Glance
Median Income
$28,393
$21,020 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
Zillow: $159,937
Median Rent
$575/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
44.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Clarkson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarkson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarkson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarkson residents earn a median household income of $28,393 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,020. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarkson is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,937. Median rent is $575/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
12.3% of adults in Clarkson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarkson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,133
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,069/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,393
Per Capita$21,020
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty44.8%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$847
Housing
A
Home Value$121,900
Rent$575
Ownership36.7%
Zillow$159,937
Housing Units436
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation683 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarkson was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.