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About
Life in Clarksville
If you're considering a move to Clarksville, know upfront that you're looking at a genuinely affordable mid-sized city about 45 miles northwest of Nashville—one that's grown rapidly (up 12.4% recently) without losing its small-town feel. The job market is solid, anchored by Fort Campbell military base and a surprising cluster of major employers like Amazon, FedEx, Google, and Trane, which keeps unemployment at a healthy 3.9% and median household income around $69,303. Housing is reasonable too—median home values hover around $263,600 and rent averages $1,307 monthly, making it genuinely livable compared to what you'd pay in Nashville or similar-sized cities.
Clarksville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+13.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% 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 (18.7%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.9%
of households
Married Couples
47.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 10% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Clarksville
In Clarksville, rent runs 10% above the TN average, and home values are 8% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,659
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $317,914 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TN average
Unemployment in Clarksville
Unemployment in Clarksville is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Clarksville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27 min avg
How Clarksville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clarksville, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 11% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clarksville runs 11% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
366.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,289
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clarksville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Clarksville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38.1M |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $680,750 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.2M |
| 2018 | 15 | Winter Weather | $8.1M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Air Quality32 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Clarksville, is typically good — 300 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
32
Good Days
300
per year
Moderate Days
57
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clarksville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 28°F | 4.03" |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 4.51" |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 4.78" |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 4.97" |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 5.59" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.59" |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.69" |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.35" |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 4.31" |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 4.11" |
| Dec | 50°F | 31°F | 4.92" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clarksville
Clarksville has 2 hospitals, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Unity Psychiatric Care-clarksville
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cumberland Hall Hospital
Psychiatric · 13.6 mi away · Hopkinsville
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.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clarksville
Clarksville's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
33
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Clarksville
Public · 4-year · 7,560 students · in-state tuition $9,456 · 46% graduate · median earnings $48,900 (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: Fort Donelson National Battlefield, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clarksville
Clarksville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Donelson National Battlefield (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
33 mi awayStones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
70 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clarksville
Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library
350 Pageant Lane, Suite 501, Clarksville
Cities Near Clarksville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Clarksville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Clarksville FAQ
Is Clarksville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Clarksville's median rent is $1,307/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,303/year. Median home value is $263,600.
Is Clarksville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Clarksville's violent crime rate was 366 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1289 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clarksville, Tennessee?⌄
Clarksville has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clarksville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Clarksville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,307/month and median household income is $69,303/year. The median home value is $263,600. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clarksville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Clarksville is 27 minutes, which is about 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