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Living in Clarksdale

The city had 9 schools in 2026. Owner occupation was 45.9%, and the vacancy rate was 17.1% in July 2026. The population of Clarksdale, in the United States, was 14,231 in July 2026. There were 40 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0721 sources

Population13,643people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,952EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent680.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate10.77%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,893incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 145% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Clarksdale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$774 per month, while the median home value was US$83,900 in July 2026. 54.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Clarksdale recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$774/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)17.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)715.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent680.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes388 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Clarksdale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–57%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–62%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 321 of 13,643 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$36,382 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Clarksdale is 10.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income36,382 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband38.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription79.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet19.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,952 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,722 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate10.77 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Clarksdale?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,722 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,379of €2,176 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,176
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €715
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,379
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Clarksdale Salary needed to live in Clarksdale

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Clarksdale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Clarksdale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher81.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents26.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents40 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,228 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Clarksdale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesClarksdale highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Clarksdale highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Clarksdale3,893
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,893 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City11Official
Recorded violent crimes135 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.86 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCKM3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Clarksdale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Clarksdale.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.17 · Feb 13 · Mar 17.5 · Apr 22.72 · May 27.44 · Jun 31.22 · Jul 32.44 · Aug 32.61 · Sep 30.11 · Oct 24.39 · Nov 17.22 · Dec 11.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0 · Feb 1.83 · Mar 5.78 · Apr 10.89 · May 16.39 · Jun 20.61 · Jul 22.11 · Aug 21.28 · Sep 17.67 · Oct 11.17 · Nov 5.22 · Dec 1.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.11 · Feb 7.39 · Mar 11.61 · Apr 16.78 · May 21.94 · Jun 25.94 · Jul 27.28 · Aug 26.94 · Sep 23.89 · Oct 17.78 · Nov 11.22 · Dec 6.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 138.7 · Feb 142 · Mar 136.4 · Apr 156.5 · May 129.5 · Jun 100.3 · Jul 105.9 · Aug 72.39 · Sep 83.82 · Oct 111.8 · Nov 108 · Dec 133.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading38.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.48 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,125 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.18 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±6.0 °C, Werl (Germany) ±6.4 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.4 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±6.7 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±6.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.12 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents321 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density280.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population13,643 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value83,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes45.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate54.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance12.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher19.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available83.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022154,191 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202221 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,079 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans60.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Clarksdale

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Greer as a Clarksdale alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 768 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €1,952 Clarksdale+86%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 2.1% Clarksdale+223%
  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 13,643 Clarksdale+267%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 10.8% Clarksdale−77%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 12.0 km Clarksdale−58%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,072 (2024) Greer vs 3,893 (2025) Clarksdaleno percentage

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Clarksdale?

The median gross salary is 2,722 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Clarksdale?

The unemployment rate is 10.77 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Clarksdale?

Police recorded 3,893 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Clarksdale?

The published population is 13,643 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Clarksdale?

321 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Clarksdale a good place to live?

Clarksdale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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