The Town FilesClarksville, New York
Town in Allegany County · population 976 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $90,200
- Household income
- $44,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 103 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 52.8
Clarksville is a town of 976 people in Allegany County, New York. The median home is worth $90,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 83% of New York towns, quieter than 77% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of New York towns.
How Clarksville ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarksville is worth $90,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $44,500, which is more affordable than 84% of New York towns. Median rent is $802 a month. 88.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarksville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $802 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $44,500 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.0% | — |
Who lives in Clarksville
| People | Clarksville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Clarksville
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 13.1°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 103.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 6, 2024 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 19, 1982.
Severe weather in Allegany County since 1996
Allegany County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Allegany County
Allegany County had 13,565 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,004 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Clarksville itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Towns near Clarksville
- Cuba, NY4.7 mi · 3,126 people · home $113,000
- Cuba, NY5.6 mi · 1,517 people · home $85,900
- Wirt, NY5.9 mi · 1,049 people · home $81,600
- Bolivar, NY6.5 mi · 1,010 people · home $71,900
- Genesee, NY6.5 mi · 1,633 people · home $104,600
- Hinsdale, NY6.6 mi · 2,113 people · home $91,200
- Friendship, NY7.1 mi · 1,085 people · home $71,600
- Portville, NY7.7 mi · 3,504 people · home $118,600
Clarksville questions
Is Clarksville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarksville scores better for retirees than 51% of New York towns and quieter than 77%. 32.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Clarksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarksville is valued at $90,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,500, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $802 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarksville?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 13.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 103.3 inches of snow.
Does Clarksville get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 6, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)