What are the schools like in Clarksville, MI?

School district data for Clarksville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Clarksville?

The median household income in Clarksville, MI is $62,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Clarksville, MI?

Clarksville has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.9 inches.

Clarksville, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clarksville, MI affordable or expensive?

Clarksville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clarksville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,600 and the median rent is $426 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clarksville, MI?

Clarksville has a violent crime rate of 69.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 180.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clarksville, MI a Good Place to Live?

Clarksville is a small town of 361 in Michigan, with a median household income of $62,500 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Clarksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clarksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clarksville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.2

Clarksville's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clarksville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clarksville, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$426	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Clarksville's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.6 /100k

Property Crime

180.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Clarksville, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clarksville sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 65.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clarksville, MI
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	65.9"

Demographics

Metric	Clarksville, MI	National Avg
Population	361	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Clarksville

Clarksville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48815

Clarksville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarksville, MI affordable or expensive?

Clarksville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clarksville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $157,600 and median rent is $426/month.

What is the crime rate in Clarksville, MI?

Clarksville's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 180.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clarksville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Clarksville, MI a good place to live?

Clarksville, MI has a population of 361, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clarksville?

Clarksville averages 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 65.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clarksville?

Clarksville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48815.

What is the population of Clarksville?

The population of Clarksville, Michigan is 361 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clarksville?

Key numbers for living in Clarksville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $157,600, median household income $62,500, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clarksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.