City in Tennessee, United States

Clarksville

$316kMedian Home
295Sunny Days/yr
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View on MapPopulation167kElevation476 ft
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Clarksville is a city in Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States, its county seat, and only incorporated municipality. The city had a population of 166,722 as of the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in Tennessee. It is the principal city of the Clarksville metropolitan area, which consists of Montgomery and Stewart counties in Tennessee and Christian and Trigg counties in Kentucky.

Queen of the CumberlandGateway to the New South
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Where It Is

Location Context
Clarksville, Tennessee
Latitude36.53°
Longitude-87.36°
Population167k
Altitude476 ft

State Context

TennesseeU.S. state

Tennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. According to the United States Census Bureau, the state's estimated population as of 2024 is 7.22 million.Wikipedia

Income tax: NoneAvg sales tax: 9.55%Property tax: 0.56%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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City Profile

Urban Feel1,676/mi²residents
Median Age30 yrs
College Educated29%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home6%of workforce
Poverty Rate13%
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Cost of Living

Housing
$1k/mo
Median rent
$316k
Median home price
Rent burden26% of income
Household Income
$63k
Median annual
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Livability

Getting AroundMostly car-orientedSpread-out layout
Best available read from walkability, transit, and density signals

Mostly car-oriented day to day, and the urban form is relatively spread out for a city of its size.

Safety Score
64
Walk Score
19
School Rating
5.8/10
Internet
Fiber
96%
Cable
88%
address availability
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Climate

Sunshine
295
sunny days per year
81% of the year
Avg High Temp
70°F
annual average
Rainfall
58"
inches per year
Air Quality
43
Good AQI
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Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
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Current Conditions

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