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Clarksville, TN

Founded 1785Montgomery CountyElev. 145 m
Population
171,897
Median home
$236,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
39
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Clarksville

With about 171,897 residents, Clarksville is one of Tennessee's notable places. Clarksville was founded in 1785 and sits in Montgomery County. The median age is 30.4 and the median household income is $66,786. Homes carry a median value of $236,100, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
171,897
Median age
30.4
Median household income
$66,786
Per-capita income
$31,266
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
26.1 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino12.5%
Black22.4%
Asian2.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.8%
Sales & office21.1%
Service19.7%
Production, transportation & material moving15.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$236,100
Median gross rent
$1,215/mo
Owner-occupied
56.6%
Median year built
1996
Households
64,863
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Clarksville has 39 public schools — 23 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading29%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Clarksville HighHighGrades 9–12
CMCSS Adult High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kenwood HighHighGrades 9–12
Middle College @ Austin Peay State UniversityHighGrades 11–12
Northeast HighHighGrades 9–12
Northwest HighHighGrades 9–12
Rossview HighHighGrades 9–12
West Creek HighHighGrades 9–12
Kenwood MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Kirkwood MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
New Providence MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Northeast MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Richview MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Rossview MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime23% above national
Clarksville475
Tennessee646
United States386
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime9% below national
Clarksville1,768
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Clarksville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Clarksville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Montgomery County
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Clarksville is in Montgomery County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Clarksville was founded in 1785 and sits in Montgomery County. Elevation ~145 m.

Map of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
Where Clarksville is
Nashville-DavidsonMemphisKnoxvilleChattanoogaClarksvilleMurfreesboro
Historic places

30 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clarksville High SchoolCatholic Church and RectoryClarksville Methodist ChurchSt. Peter African Methodist ChurchTrinity Church and RectoryFirst Presbyterian ChurchMadison Street Methodist ChurchClarksville Federal Building
Notable people from Clarksville
Wilma RudolphPat SummittDorothy JordanErnest William GoodpasturePhil RoeTrenton HassellFrank SuttonJessie MurphHelen WoodIda Gray
People searches in Clarksville
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Nearby cities
Springfield (27 mi)Dickson (35 mi)White House (38 mi)Goodlettsville (39 mi)Nashville-Davidson (41 mi)Hendersonville (45 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Clarksville, TN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Clarksville, Tennessee.

Ryan A Jones, 29ABSCONDER
Clarksville · 37042
AKA Ryan A Jones, Ryan Jones
Ryan Aric Jones, 29
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37042
AKA Ryan Jones, Ryan A Jones
Angel Hernandez, 43
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37040
Kenneth Anderson, 63
Clarksville · 37042
AKA Kelvin Anderson, Ken Anderson
George Edward Smith, 58
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37040
Joshua Wayne Lewis, 47
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37043
AKA Makayla Lynn James, Joshua Lynn Lewis
Charles Ray Davis, 42
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37040
AKA X Chip, Chip Davis
Joseph Antonino Knopfler, 39
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37040
AKA Antonino Campbell, Joseph Campbell
Anthony Wayne Ramirez, 46
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37043
AKA Tony Ramirez
Anthony Douglas Brown, 41
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37040
AKA Anthony D Brown, Anthony Douglass Brown
Daniel Jay Johnson, 38
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37043
AKA Dan Johnson, Daniel Johnson
Christopher W Moore, 29
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37043
Christopher Douglas Brown, 41
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37040
AKA Christopher Brown, Christopher D Brown
Thomas Lee Roberts, 47
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37040
AKA Thomas Lee Roberts, Thomas Leerandell Roberts
William Robert King, 40
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37042
AKA Will King, William King
David Padgett, 40
Clarksville · Montgomery County · 37043
AKA David Allen Carter

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Clarksville — frequently asked

What is the population of Clarksville, Tennessee?
Clarksville has a population of about 171,897, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Clarksville?
The median home value in Clarksville is $236,100, and the median gross rent is $1,215/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clarksville safe? What is the crime rate?
Clarksville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 475 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Clarksville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Clarksville?
Clarksville has 39 public schools (23 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Clarksville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Clarksville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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