At a Glance
Median Income
$66,786
$31,266 per capita
Home Value
$236,100
Zillow: $316,024
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
2,792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
296 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
3.3 / 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 $66,786 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,266. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,831 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarksville is $236,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,024. Median rent is $1,215/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Clarksville reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,792/100K. The murder rate is 8.8/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Clarksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarksville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population171,897
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,718/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,786
Per Capita$31,266
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$9,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,100
Rent$1,215
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$316,024
Housing Units67,051
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property2,792/100K
Murder8.8/100K
Assault433/100K
Burglary339/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation443 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Clarksville was founded in 1785.
The median home in Clarksville was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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