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Clarksville.
About
Life in Clarksville
Clarksville is a community of 22,121 people in Indiana. The median household income is $60,467, median rent runs about $1,110 per month, and median home values are around $179,700. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Clarksville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Foreign-Born
8.1%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Clarksville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clarksville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (82.6%), and 11.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.9%
of households
Married Couples
29.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for IN
Rent, home values, and income in Clarksville
In Clarksville, home values are 18% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,599
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $202,852 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Clarksville
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Clarksville, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Clarksville: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Clarksville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.7 min avg
How Clarksville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clarksville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clarksville runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
213.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,863.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clarksville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Clarksville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $165,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Clarksville, is typically good — 212 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
212
per year
Moderate Days
150
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clarksville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
4.3"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.48" |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.49" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 4.54" |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.79" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 3.53" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.27" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.75" |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.48" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clarksville
Clarksville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.2%
of residents
Brightwell Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Norton Clark Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Jeffersonville
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Jeffersonville
Physicians' Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.5 mi away · New Albany
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clarksville
Clarksville's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clarksville (within 15 miles)
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
14.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 4,801 students · 74% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,170 students · in-state tuition $8,424 · 40% graduate · median earnings $52,768 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 363 students · in-state tuition $14,200 · 38% graduate · median earnings $36,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
1.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 279 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 64% graduate · median earnings $43,688 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 51 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clarksville
Clarksville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (51 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
68 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
80 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clarksville
Clarksville Branch Library
1312 Eastern Boulevard, Clarksville
Cities Near Clarksville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Clarksville FAQ
Is Clarksville, Indiana affordable?⌄
Clarksville's median rent is $1,110/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,467/year. Median home value is $179,700.
Is Clarksville, Indiana safe?⌄
Clarksville's violent crime rate was 214 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3864 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clarksville, Indiana?⌄
Clark County, which includes Clarksville, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clarksville, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Clarksville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,110/month and median household income is $60,467/year. The median home value is $179,700. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clarksville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Clarksville is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from