Clarkston, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Clarkston is a small town in Utah with a population of 596. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
596 Population 641/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $32,580 per capita
$286,700 Home Value $427,369 Zillow
$921 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$286,700 home value, $921/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,625
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $286,700
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.6%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $921
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population596
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$32,580
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$23,322M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$286,700
Rent$921
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$427,369

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Elevation4,883 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Libraries7

Is Clarkston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clarkston receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Clarkston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clarkston is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clarkston is $286,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Clarkston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches, including 38.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Clarkston has a population of 596 with a density of 641 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

596
Total Population
641
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Clarkston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clarkston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clarkston is $65,625, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Clarkston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,625
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,580
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
IRS Avg AGI$95,615

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,532
County GDP$23,322M

Business (County)

Restaurants542
Healthcare996
Retail962
Manufacturing284

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,080
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Clarkston is $286,700, 2% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $921 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $427,369.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$286,700
2% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$427,369

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$921
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,080
17% above US avg
Effective Rate1.42%
In Clarkston, 29.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 15.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.5%
8% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.4%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Checkup Rate70.3%
Premature Death5,581/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities996

Crime Rates: Clarkston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Clarkston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.9 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall38.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,883 ft (1,488 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density641/sq mi
Coordinates41.9205°N, 112.0504°W
County FIPS49011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.8%
D 36%

Winner: Republican by 24.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.82
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density641/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities996
Restaurants542
Retail Stores962

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home4.7%

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