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Clarksville, Arkansas

Introduction to Clarksville, Arkansas

Clarksville, Arkansas, in Johnson county, is 52 miles E of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 149 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is home to some 7,719 residents.

Clarksville History

In 1836, Clarksville became the county seat of Johnson county, which was founded on November 16, 1833, and was named after Ben Johnson, a Territorial Judge. The city was named after Lorenzo N. Clarke, a large landowner in the area. Clarksville was incorporated on December 21, 1848.

Clarksville and nearby Attractions

  • Whitetail World
  • Prairie Grove Battlefield
  • Blythe’s Museum
  • Lake Dardanelle State Park

Things To Do In Clarksville

One can visit the Logan County Museum and Altus Heritage House Museum. Art lovers can spend their leisure time at the Walton Fine Arts Center. While in the city, one can visit the many Presbyterian, Baptist, and other churches such as the First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Jamestown Assembly of God Church. Those interested in shopping can visit the Sherwood Shopping Center. The Woodward Amusement Machine Park is also worth visiting. The Clarksville City Park and Greenbrier Creek are places one can visit with family and friends.

Clarksville Transportation

The Drake Field Airport provides facility for air transportation.

Clarksville Higher Education

Arkansas Tech University, Westark College, University of Arkansas Main Campus, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and the University of Central Arkansas offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

Clarksville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyClarksville Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClarksville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Clarksville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Clarksville Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Clarksville Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Clarksville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Clarksville, AR

Comparing Clarksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime32
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