Clarkton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
929 Population 822/sq mi density
$45,568 Median Income $17,150 per capita
$47,100 Home Value $65,717 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,568 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,100 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarkton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,568
39% below
$17,150 per capita
Home Value
$47,100
83% below
Zillow: $65,717
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
65.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
45% above
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Clarkton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarkton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
17%
Rent
49%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarkton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarkton residents earn a median household income of $45,568 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,150. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarkton is $47,100 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $65,717. Median rent is $575/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

7.1% of adults in Clarkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarkton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population929
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density822/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,568
Per Capita$17,150
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,100
Rent$575
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$65,717
Housing Units565
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity46.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation282 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+65.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.3%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarkton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Malden Regional (10 miles).
20.0% of the population has a disability.