Clarkson, Kentucky

Clarkson, Kentucky

Clarkson, Kentucky is 52 miles E of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 58 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Grayson county. The population of the city is 794.

The People and Families of Clarkson

In Clarkson, about 51% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Clarkson. Adults in the city are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in Clarkson.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarkson had a median family income of $28,000.

Political Inclinations

Among Clarkson political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $225. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Clarkson.

Clarkson Housing

Of the housing in Clarkson, approximately 47% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Clarkson offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in the city are low by Kentucky standards.

Commuting

In Clarkson, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Clarkson, KY

Comparing Clarkson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Clarkson Almanac

Clarkson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clarkson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Clarkson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clarkson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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