What are the schools like in Clarkson, NE?

Clarkson is served primarily by CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1.

What is the median household income in Clarkson?

The median household income in Clarkson, NE is $63,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Clarkson, NE?

Clarkson has an average high temperature of 30.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Clarkson, NE affordable or expensive?

Clarkson's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clarkson is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $64,000 and the median rent is $473 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clarkson, NE?

Clarkson has a violent crime rate of 93.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 392.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clarkson, NE a Good Place to Live?

Clarkson is a small town of 663 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $63,750 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Clarkson 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 Clarkson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clarkson 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: 82.0

Clarkson's overall cost of living index is 82.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clarkson costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clarkson, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$64,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$473	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Clarkson's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.4 /100k

Property Crime

392.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Clarkson is served primarily by CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clarkson, NE	National Avg
School District	CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clarkson sees average highs of 30.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 28.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clarkson, NE
Average High — January	30.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	28.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Clarkson, NE	National Avg
Population	663	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.3%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Howells, NE 6 mi Leigh, NE 6 mi Dodge, NE 12 mi Creston, NE 12 mi Stanton, NE 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Clarkson

Clarkson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68629

Clarkson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarkson, NE affordable or expensive?

Clarkson's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clarkson roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $64,000 and median rent is $473/month.

What is the crime rate in Clarkson, NE?

Clarkson's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 392.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clarkson?

Public schools in Clarkson are operated by CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clarkson, NE a good place to live?

Clarkson, NE has a population of 663, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 Clarkson?

Clarkson averages 30.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.1 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clarkson?

Clarkson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68629.

What is the population of Clarkson?

The population of Clarkson, Nebraska is 663 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clarkson?

Key numbers for living in Clarkson: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $64,000, median household income $63,750, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clarkson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.