The Town FilesClarksville, Tennessee
City in Montgomery County · population 166,722 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,600
- Household income
- $69,303
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 31.0
Clarksville is a city of 166,722 people in Montgomery County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $263,600, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Tennessee towns, better transit than 93% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 89% of Tennessee towns.
How Clarksville ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarksville is worth $263,600, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $69,303, which is more affordable than 46% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,307 a month. 55.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarksville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,600 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,307 | $863 |
| Median household income | $69,303 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 55.6% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Clarksville
| People | Clarksville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 19.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in Clarksville
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 9, 2023 about 3.4 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 73 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 8, 2024.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 64,469 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,099 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Clarksville itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Clarksville
39 public schools with 35,509 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | 9-12 | 1,654 | 19.5 |
| Clarksville High | 9-12 | 1,576 | 20.2 |
| Rossview High | 9-12 | 1,575 | 17.1 |
| Northwest High | 9-12 | 1,432 | 19.4 |
| Northeast High | 9-12 | 1,361 | 18.9 |
| Kenwood High | 9-12 | 1,311 | 19.9 |
| Rossview Elementary | PK-5 | 1,231 | 17.6 |
| Oakland Elementary | PK-5 | 1,173 | 18.9 |
| West Creek Middle | 6-8 | 1,162 | 18.4 |
| Kirkwood Middle | 6-8 | 1,153 | 21.4 |
| Richview Middle | 6-8 | 1,136 | 19.3 |
| Kenwood Middle | 6-8 | 1,121 | 20.8 |
Towns near Clarksville
- Oak Grove, KY8.6 mi · 7,931 people · home $148,700
- Fort Campbell North, KY9.9 mi · 12,825 people · home —
- Hopkinsville, KY20.1 mi · 31,180 people · home $172,100
- Pleasant View, TN20.7 mi · 4,807 people · home $390,900
- Coopertown, TN23.6 mi · 4,480 people · home $421,500
- Springfield, TN26.7 mi · 18,782 people · home $253,600
- Ashland City, TN27.6 mi · 5,193 people · home $294,100
Clarksville questions
Is Clarksville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarksville scores better for retirees than 4% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 0%. 9.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.0).
How much does a house cost in Clarksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarksville is valued at $263,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,303, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,307 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarksville?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Clarksville get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 9, 2023. The typical Tennessee 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)