The Town FilesClarksville, Texas
City in Red River County · population 2,857 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $53,700
- Household income
- $33,014
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 47.5
Clarksville is a city of 2,857 people in Red River County, Texas. The median home is worth $53,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 90% of Texas towns, quieter than 87% of Texas towns.
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Cheapest Homes
- #3 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #6 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #6 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #11 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #13 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
How Clarksville ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarksville is worth $53,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $33,014, which is more affordable than 91% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,087 a month. 42.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarksville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,087 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $33,014 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 42.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clarksville
| People | Clarksville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Clarksville
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 49.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 4, 2022 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 1984.
Severe weather in Red River County since 1996
Red River County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Red River County
Red River County had 2,668 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,334 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Clarksville itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Clarksville
2 public schools with 529 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE AND H S | 6-12 | 266 | 9.9 |
| CHEATHAM EL | PK-5 | 263 | 13.8 |
Towns near Clarksville
- Idabel, OK24.5 mi · 6,961 people · home $134,800
- Reno, TX24.7 mi · 3,454 people · home $235,600
- Paris, TX28.5 mi · 24,476 people · home $150,000
Clarksville questions
Is Clarksville, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarksville scores better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns and quieter than 87%. 29.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.5).
How much does a house cost in Clarksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarksville is valued at $53,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,014, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $1,087 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarksville?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Clarksville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 4, 2022. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)