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Clarksville is a small town of 2,868 in Texas, with a median household income of $33,935
and a 10.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clarksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 84.7
Clarksville's overall cost of living index is 84.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clarksville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clarksville, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$603
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,935
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Clarksville's violent crime rate is 34.7 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.7 /100k
Property Crime
138.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clarksville is served primarily by CLARKSVILLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clarksville, TX
National Avg
School District
CLARKSVILLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clarksville sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Clarksville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clarksville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,100 and median rent is $603/month.
Clarksville's violent crime rate is 34.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 138.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clarksville are operated by CLARKSVILLE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 8.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clarksville, TX has a population of 2,868, a median household income of $33,935, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%.
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 53.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches
with about 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clarksville, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75426.
The population of Clarksville, Texas is 2,868 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clarksville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $57,100, median household income $33,935, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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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