Living in Clark, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clark · Census data 2020–2024
Clark has 200 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $71,250 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $131,300, the median rent is $771/month.
Clark is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clark at a glance
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 34.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Clark a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clark the median home value is $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,143 a month in housing costs.
Clark median household income
The median household income in Clark is $71,250 and the income per person is $28,874. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Clark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 87
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 32.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.39
32.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clark has many vacation and second homes.
Clark demographics
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 40.5%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 59
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clark ›
Education in Clark
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Clark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clark
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Clark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 200 | $71,250 | $131,300 | $771 |
| Renick | 119 | $34,583 | $106,300 | $1,344 |
| Sturgeon | 1,035 | $76,250 | $146,500 | $856 |
| Higbee | 507 | $49,531 | $56,200 | $709 |
| Moberly | 13,526 | $44,145 | $153,100 | $774 |
| Harrisburg | 312 | $68,906 | $206,700 | $944 |
| Centralia | 4,690 | $66,438 | $174,300 | $685 |
| Hallsville | 1,927 | $71,000 | $214,800 | $1,127 |
| Huntsville | 1,672 | $52,727 | $111,400 | $729 |
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What is the median household income in Clark, MO?
The median household income in Clark is $71,250, about the same as the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clark?
The median home value in Clark is $131,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Clark?
The median gross rent in Clark is $771 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Clark, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Clark?
The median age in Clark is 34.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Clark?
The average commute to work in Clark is 23 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clark?
The unemployment rate in Clark is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clark?
7.8% of adults in Clark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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