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Clarksville, AR


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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.

The People and Families of Clarksville

In Clarksville, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarksville had a median family income of $30,758. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Clarksville.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,010) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Clarksville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Clarksville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Clarksville was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Clarksville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Clarksville let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

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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