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Clarksdale

#25 in Best Places to Retire in Mississippi
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Mississippi
  • 31 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      D+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Clarksdale is a town in Mississippi with a population of 16,579. Clarksdale is in Coahoma County. Living in Clarksdale offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Clarksdale and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    16,579

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $61,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $588
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Clarksdale Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      13%

    Working in Clarksdale

    Jobs
    C-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $29,643
    National
    $55,322
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    Clarksdale Reviews

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    Clarksdale has no jobs. I just seen someone get murder on Easter! If they bring jobs in the community or businesses least crime. I was born and raised in Clarksdale. My childhood was influenced by music, friends, family. Now everyone is robbing and killing people. No unity this place is still whites against black come on it's 2018!
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    Clarksdale is my hometown! It's has a rich history in the Blues. As a high schooler, I had the pleasure of attending the Blues Museum Music Program. I learned to play the bass guitar and was afforded the opportunity of being on a recording and performing with the Blues Museum Band at our Annual Clarksdale-Sunflower River Blues Festival in 2011. I wish our community had a better handle on crime. We have a small community with big city crime problems per capita.
    Every thing the roads to Highway 2 schools more jobs more stores like grocery stores to shop at broken roads. I would also change the school's maybe Supply them with more books more computers help children with school clothes more money for teachers. I would also come up with businesses that can come to Clarksdale to help with jobs. There aren't any jobs here in Clarksdale.Fix up sum eye sores and make a plan for all the homeless people in this area as well and feed people who are hungry.