The Town FilesClarksville, Ohio
Village in Clinton County · population 534 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,800
- Household income
- $63,611
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 30.2
Clarksville is a village of 534 people in Clinton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $158,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 92% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 88% of Ohio towns, better for families than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Clarksville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarksville is worth $158,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $63,611, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,064 a month. 49.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarksville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,064 | $914 |
| Median household income | $63,611 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 49.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.3% | — |
Who lives in Clarksville
| People | Clarksville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 38.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Clarksville
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 4.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 19,140 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,998 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Clarksville itself the ACS puts it at 15.4%.
Public schools in Clarksville
3 public schools with 1,685 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton-Massie Elementary School | PK-5 | 827 | 20.2 |
| Clinton-Massie High School | 9-12 | 461 | 17.7 |
| Clinton-Massie Middle School | 6-8 | 397 | 18.0 |
Towns near Clarksville
- Roachester, OH6.7 mi · 579 people · home —
- Harveysburg, OH7.0 mi · 554 people · home $164,900
- Blanchester, OH7.4 mi · 4,224 people · home $195,700
- Morrow, OH7.9 mi · 2,049 people · home $302,900
- Wilmington, OH9.4 mi · 12,664 people · home $174,400
- Waynesville, OH10.5 mi · 2,669 people · home $269,500
- Maineville, OH11.9 mi · 1,405 people · home $287,400
- Lebanon, OH12.1 mi · 20,841 people · home $290,200
Clarksville questions
Is Clarksville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarksville scores better for retirees than 71% of Ohio towns and quieter than 92%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.2).
How much does a house cost in Clarksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarksville is valued at $158,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,611, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,064 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarksville?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does Clarksville get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)