At a Glance
Median Income
$26,364
$16,692 per capita
Home Value
$50,100
Zillow: $141,147
Median Rent
$809/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
856/100K
3,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
32.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
308 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarksville residents earn a median household income of $26,364 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,692. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarksville is $50,100 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,147. Median rent is $809/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Clarksville reports 856 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,929/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Clarksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarksville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,864
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,364
Per Capita$16,692
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty32.0%
County GDP$442M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,100
Rent$809
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$141,147
Housing Units1,451
Rent Burden42.7%
Crime
F
Violent856/100K
Property3,929/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault760/100K
Burglary1,172/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death19,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation438 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Clarksville was founded in 1833.
The median home in Clarksville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.