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Clarksville, IA


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Clarksville, Iowa

Clarksville, Iowa, in Butler county, is 26 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 151 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,441 residents.

The People and Families of Clarksville

In Clarksville, about 59% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Clarksville than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarksville had a median family income of $37,457. Home-based work is more common in Clarksville than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Clarksville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Clarksville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Clarksville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Clarksville.

Commuting

In Clarksville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Clarksville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Clarksville, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times74
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built22
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