City profile · Virginia · Census ACS 2023

Clarksville, VA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Clarksville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,723
Residents
$62,969
Median income
$208,200
Median home
$950
Median rent (state)

Clarksville - the verdict

Nationally, Clarksville sits in the 40th percentile for household income and the 92nd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

40th
percentile, household income
45th
percentile, home value
10th
percentile, median rent
92nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Clarksville, VA

Clarksville is a small town in Virginia, home to 1,723 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Clarksville brings in $62,969 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.0%. Typical homes in Clarksville are valued around $208,200, and the median resident age is 50.3 years. Educational attainment runs 29.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 42.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Clarksville reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 307.0 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 59.6°F with 46.3 inches of precipitation per year and 3.7 inches of snowfall.

Virginia tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Virginia scores 101.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $950 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Virginia run around $235, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 54.3 out of 100 (Low).

Population

1,723 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Virginia

Median Household Income

$62,969 /yr

Poverty 9.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

101.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Virginia average

How does Clarksville compare to other US cities?

Here's how Clarksville stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 45% pricier than other cities
Median rent 10% pricier than other cities
Safety 92% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Virginia alone, Clarksville ranks #2 of 117 Virginia cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Clarksville's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Virginia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

40thIncome percentile
92ndSafety percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income · 92nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Clarksville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Clarksville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 68 Avg. percentile National median
Clarksville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Clarksville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$208,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 55% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Clarksville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Clarksville, VA Clarksville, VA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Clarksville, VA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Clarksville, VA median $62,969/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Clarksville, VA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Clarksville, VA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 29.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 42.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,723
Median Income
$62,969
Median Home Value
$208,200
Median Age
50.3
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Labor force participation
42.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
307.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
307.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
59.6°F
Annual Precipitation
46.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.7"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,295 residents1,300 residents1,305 residents1,310 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,301 residents 1,303 residents ▲ +0.2%
Clarksville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.3%
Carpool
13.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.6%
Work from Home
11.3%
Other
0.6%

Based on 577 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Virginia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$70
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Virginia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Virginia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Clarksville sits in

Cost of Living Index
101.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$950/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
54.3 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Virginia

Shawsville
1,725 people
Exmore
1,742 people
Stuart
1,681 people
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1,676 people
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1,784 people
Twin Lakes
1,794 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Clarksville's 1,723 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cordova, AL
1,723 people
Merritt Park, NY
1,723 people
Pinebluff, NC
1,723 people
Ridgely, TN
1,723 people
Royal Palm Estates, FL
1,722 people
Gallatin, MO
1,722 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Clarksville's $62,969 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Holland, IN
$62,969 median income
Burlington, OK
$62,969 median income
Penn Valley, CA
$62,966 median income
Philmont, NY
$62,972 median income
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
$62,976 median income
Greensburg, PA
$62,977 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Clarksville, VA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Clarksville, VA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 74.7% 19.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.8% White 74.7% Black or African American 19.6% Asian 2.5% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 1.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Clarksville compares to nearby Virginia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Clarksville (this city) 1,723 $62,969
Shawsville 1,725 $70,469
Exmore 1,742 $34,773
Stuart 1,681 $41,500
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Clarksville, VA?

What is the population of Clarksville, VA? +

1,723 people live in Clarksville, VA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Clarksville, VA? +

The median household income in Clarksville is $62,969 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Clarksville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Clarksville; the closest available measure is the Virginia state average, a cost of living index of 101.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Virginia vary by metro area.

Is Clarksville, VA safe? +

Clarksville has a total crime rate of 307.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Clarksville, VA? +

A typical home in Clarksville is worth $208,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Clarksville? +

Clarksville has an average annual temperature of 59.6°F, 46.3 inches of precipitation, and 3.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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