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Clarksdale, MS
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Population: 15,124
Home Price: $73,800
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Overview
Clarksdale is a small city in the state of Mississippi with a population of 15,124. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Clarksdale has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Clarksdale, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,299
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$30,711
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.8%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
32.0%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
35.2
38.3
42.3
Gender
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
Male
47.1%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
White
16.4%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
81.2%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.2%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$73,800
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$442
$521
$801
Family Households
23.6%
23.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
48.7%
48.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.9%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
50.1%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.9%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.8%
23.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.1%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.0%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.0%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
22.6%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
22.7%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Clarksdale
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Clarksdale, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
grilling
chicken tenders
cooking
chicken sandwich
wine
baked fish
brunch
hotwings
pizza
liquor
beef
thanksgiving dinner
popeyes
restaurants
bread
delicious
steaks
steak
brown gravy
meal prep
basketball
football
teams
softball
nfl
baseball
athletic
nba
wrestling
athletes
athlete
bowling
recruiting
coaching
coaches
cricket
sporting events
mma
ncaa
fitness
nft
fashion
creative
illustration
museum
nature
sculptures
imagery
craft
artists
museums
library
logos
canvas
portrait
gallery
jewelry
creation
icon
nfts
books
niche
computers
fitness
memes
gaming
tv
drama
public relations
fashion
customeroriented
creative
sports
podcasts
celebrity
hollywood
producer
marketing
networking
sporting events
educational
television
communications
studio
gaming
mighty mississippi
summer
sports
fire pit
facility
nature
space
poolside
patio
winter
conservation
ski
rec
amazon
online shopping
gift card
walmart
plus sizes
gift cards
aldi
liquor store
shopping cart
restaurants
sephora
cafe
goods
mini mart
malls
cart
ulta
publix
clothing
mcdonalds
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