Clarkton is a small town of 1,094 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,219
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clarkton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clarkton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clarkton 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: 83.2
Clarkton's overall cost of living index is 83.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clarkton costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clarkton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$49,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$552
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,219
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Clarkton's violent crime rate is 278.1 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
278.1 /100k
Property Crime
1761.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clarkton is served primarily by CLARKTON C-4.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clarkton, MO
National Avg
School District
CLARKTON C-4
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clarkton sees average highs of 45.5°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Clarkton's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clarkton roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $49,400 and median rent is $552/month.
Clarkton's violent crime rate is 278.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1761.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clarkton are operated by CLARKTON C-4.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clarkton, MO has a population of 1,094, a median household income of $39,219, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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.
Clarkton averages 45.5°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches
with about 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clarkton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63837.
The population of Clarkton, Missouri is 1,094 with a median age of 29.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clarkton: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $49,400, median household income $39,219, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clarkton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
