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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.

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.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Clarksdale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

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.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Clarksdale yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$774/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct17.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent680.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count388 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 321 people 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 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Clarksdale 10.8%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd36,382 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct38.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct79.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct19.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary1,952 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,604 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate10.77 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

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
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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
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct81.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct26.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents40 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,228 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

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 highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count135 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute17.86 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportCKM3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Clarksdale average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Clarksdale average monthly precipitation, mm040801201601391421361561301001067284112108134JFMAMJJASONDmm
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 Information14Official
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 Information14Official
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 Information14Official
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 Information14Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M338.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M310.48 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,125 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.18 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan9.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
New Carrollton13,644 residentsArtondale13,641 residentsSnoqualmie13,640 residentsSuperior13,637 residentsRocky Point13,633 residentsLake Wylie13,655 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Clarksdale residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.6%Foreign residents 2.4%

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)5Official
Foreign residents321 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density280.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population13,643 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

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 worker39%strong on work, weak on safety · range 29–49%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 32–54%
Family44%strong on family, weak on cost · range 34–54%
Retirement41%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 29–53%
Foreign residents321 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population13,643 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.44 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent680.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary1,952 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)2,604 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd83,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes45.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour54.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad2.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct12.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct19.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct83.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022154,191 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202221 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,079 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct8.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct60.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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 2,604 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 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 people 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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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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