Clarksville is a small town of 472 in Missouri, with a median household income of $55,357
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clarksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 87.0
Clarksville's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clarksville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clarksville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$671
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,357
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Clarksville's violent crime rate is 147.5 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.5 /100k
Property Crime
781.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clarksville is served primarily by PIKE CO. R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clarksville, MO
National Avg
School District
PIKE CO. R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clarksville sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Clarksville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clarksville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,500 and median rent is $671/month.
Clarksville's violent crime rate is 147.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 781.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clarksville are operated by PIKE CO. R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clarksville, MO has a population of 472, a median household income of $55,357, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clarksville averages 36.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clarksville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63336.
The population of Clarksville, Missouri is 472 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clarksville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $78,500, median household income $55,357, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
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