Clarksville, TX

Clarksville, Texas

Clarksville, Texas, in Red River county, is 78 miles N of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 115 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 3,883 residents.

The People and Families of Clarksville

In Clarksville, about 46% of adults are married. Clarksville somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 47% of Clarksville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Clarksville is very American.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarksville had a median family income of $31,729.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,000) 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, 65% of the housing in Clarksville was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Clarksville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Clarksville, 90% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. 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 Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Clarksville, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Clarksville Almanac

Clarksville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Clarksville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clarksville Public Libraries

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Clarksville Hospitals

EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER - CLARKSVILLE
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
P O DRAWER 1270 HIGHWAY 82 WEST
(903) 427-3851
Emergency Service: Yes

Clarksville High Schools (2004)

CLARKSVILLE H S
1500 W MAIN ST
903-427-3891
Serves 313 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Clarksville Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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