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Clarksville

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Tennessee
  • 450 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B
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Clarksville is a city in Tennessee with a population of 147,771. Clarksville is in Montgomery County. Living in Clarksville offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clarksville there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Clarksville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Clarksville are above average.
About Clarksville...
Population
147,771

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$143,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$930
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Clarksville Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    479.5
    282.7
  • Murder
    9.1
    6.1
  • Rape
    52.2
    40.7
  • Robbery
    82.8
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    484.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,235.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    157.2
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    17%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    13%
  • 25-34 years
    21%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    8%
  • 65+ years
    8%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    38%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

Working in Clarksville

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$51,164
National
$55,322
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Clarksville Reviews

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Clarksville is a booming city with lots of growth and even more promise. You can find anything you want in this city and you don't even have to drive very far to get it! From farmland to downtown, you sure can experience it all! The people in Clarksville are kind and helpful, and they don't mind stopping to chat for a minute, even with a complete stranger. There are walking, biking, and jogging trails as well as the river you can visit, and plenty of parks, schools, businesses, and entertainment options. Clarksville has so many unique residential areas, there really is something for everyone based on affordability and taste. The public transportation is amazing. You can get nearly everywhere via the Clarksville Transit System (CTS), and the bus runs between 6a-8p Mon-Fri and even have some Saturday morning and afternoon runs! I couldn't be happier living here in Clarksville, and I'm so glad to call this place home.
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Clarksville is family friendly with great schools and because of the rich local history, plenty of activities to teach the next generation. Add to that, access to the beautiful surroundings and Clarksville is a fascinating place to raise a family.

One example is the Dunbar Cave State Natural Area located at the corner of Dunbar Cave Road and Old Dunbar Cave Road. Here you can find a variety of activities including hiking, picnicking, a fishing lake and an 8 mile long cave. The history of the cave predates any local residents as drawings were found in the cave that are estimated to be more than 1400 years old!
It is my hometown so it obviously has grown on me over the years. Clarskville if finally building up, and I have big hopes for the future of this city. For a while there were very little sources of entertainment, but this is slowly becoming less of a problem. I do feel like the crime rate is increasing, which isn't the best!