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Clarksville, TN

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 63
Population171,897
Foreign Born3.5%
Population Density1,716people per mi²
Median Age30.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

96/100

4% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Clarksville, Tennessee

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$36k
Comfortable $46k$67k
Luxury $93k+$145k+
Elite (Top 5%) $110k+$170k+
Affordability Ratio

99%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
9
Negative
11

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

4.5mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5.1mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

47.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Clarksville, TN

3.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 2.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 29.6 mi
Marina2Nearest 1.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 0.1 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 2.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$67k+6.5%
11% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$522k
20% below US avg
College Educated
30.6%
13% below US avg
WFH
7.1%
50% below US avg
Homeownership
56.6%
13% below US avg
Median Home
$236k
16% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−39.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.5%
Homicide
0.10 / 1k Residents54% above state avg
Robbery
0.17 / 1k Residents60% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.91 / 1k Residents29% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−40.6%
Burglary
1.07 / 1k Residents48% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.07 / 1k Residents16% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.73 / 1k Residents24% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Clarksville, Tennessee
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season223 days307 frost-free
Annual Rainfall63.2"
Elevation420 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C-
Weak41 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,716/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 522 mi · coast 404 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$77.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:55:18.000Z

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