At a Glance
Median Income
$58,518
$32,085 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
Zillow: $197,038
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
546/100K
5,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Clarksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarksville 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
Clarksville residents earn a median household income of $58,518 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,085. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarksville is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,038. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Clarksville reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,839/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Clarksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarksville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population22,121
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,203/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,518
Per Capita$32,085
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$4,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent$1,031
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$197,038
Housing Units9,884
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent546/100K
Property5,839/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault485/100K
Burglary370/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation469 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Clarksville was founded in 1783.
The median home in Clarksville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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