Clarksville

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Clarksville, AR Area Guide

Avg Rent

$325

Population

9,458

Renter Mix

46% Rent

Big-city feel in this small, riverside Arkansas town

Outdoors River Nature Hiking College Town Family-Friendly

Situated in the northern region of the state along the Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle, Clarksville is a charming town where small-town allure meets incredible outdoor scenes. This is a relatively diverse locale considering the distance from major cities. Families, professionals, and students alike thrive in Clarksville. The University of the Ozarks calls the city of Clarksville home, and lends energetic vibe to this otherwise quaint and quiet area. Explore Main Street for a variety of locally owned eateries that serve food ranging from barbecue, Mexican, and American comfort food. Locals enjoy swimming in the local creek or exploring the off-road trails around town and hiking trails up in Ozark National Forest. Interstate 40 will carry you anywhere along the river with ease.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$35,535

Average: $54,849

Education

1,334

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,049

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

Clarksville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Clarksville, AR is $525 for a studio, $325 for one bedroom, and $375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clarksville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$325/month
390 Sq Ft
House
$1,219/month
372 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Pyron Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

Clarksville Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

352 Students

Clarksville Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

348 Students

Kraus Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

381 Students

Clarksville Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

357 Students

Clarksville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

591 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.