What are the schools like in Clarkton, NC?

Clarkton is served primarily by Bladen County Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Clarkton?

The median household income in Clarkton, NC is $23,618 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Clarkton, NC?

Clarkton has an average high temperature of 54.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Clarkton, NC affordable or expensive?

Clarkton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clarkton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $105,600 and the median rent is $713 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clarkton, NC?

Crime rate data for Clarkton is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Clarkton, NC a Good Place to Live?

Clarkton is a small town of 822 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $23,618 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Clarkton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, 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: 88.1

Clarkton's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clarkton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clarkton, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$105,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$23,618	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Clarkton is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Clarkton is served primarily by Bladen County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clarkton, NC	National Avg
School District	Bladen County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clarkton sees average highs of 54.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clarkton, NC
Average High — January	54.8°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Clarkton, NC	National Avg
Population	822	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	56.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bladenboro, NC 9 mi Elizabethtown, NC 10 mi Whiteville, NC 11 mi Dublin, NC 12 mi Hallsboro, NC 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Clarkton

Clarkton, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28433

Clarkton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarkton, NC affordable or expensive?

Clarkton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clarkton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $105,600 and median rent is $713/month.

What is the crime rate in Clarkton, NC?

Crime data for Clarkton is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Clarkton?

Public schools in Clarkton are operated by Bladen County Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 9.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clarkton, NC a good place to live?

Clarkton, NC has a population of 822, a median household income of $23,618, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Clarkton?

Clarkton averages 54.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clarkton?

Clarkton, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28433.

What is the population of Clarkton?

The population of Clarkton, North Carolina is 822 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clarkton?

Key numbers for living in Clarkton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $105,600, median household income $23,618, schools rated C+. 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.