Clarksville, VA

Virginia

Clarksville is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,723. Residents earn $62,969 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,723 Population 592/sq mi density
$62,969 Median Income $37,161 per capita
$208,200 Home Value $301,193 Zillow
$692 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,969 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$208,200 home value, $692/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,969
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $208,200
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.0%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $692
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,723
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,969
Per Capita$37,161
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,602M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,200
Rent$692
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$301,193

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation348 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Libraries4

Is Clarksville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clarksville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Clarksville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clarksville is $62,969, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clarksville is $208,200, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Clarksville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Clarksville has a population of 1,723 with a density of 592 people per square mile. The median age is 50.3 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.7%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 19.6% Black.

Population

1,723
Total Population
592
People / sq mi
50.3yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Clarksville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clarksville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clarksville is $62,969, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Clarksville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,969
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,161
Avg Weekly Wage$976
IRS Avg AGI$62,111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,062
County GDP$1,602M

Business (County)

Restaurants76
Healthcare76
Retail153
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,507
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Clarksville is $208,200, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $692 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $301,193.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,200
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$301,193

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$692
40% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,507
28% below US avg
Effective Rate1.20%
In Clarksville, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure35.5%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death12,700/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access55.7%
Healthcare Facilities76

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Clarksville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall3.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates36.6182°N, 78.5645°W
County FIPS51117
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 39.4%

Winner: Republican by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.0%
14% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.58
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density592/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities76
Restaurants76
Retail Stores153

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Work from Home11.3%

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