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Clarkton, MO
City in Dunklin County, Missouri.
Population
958
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
848
ZIP codes
0
Clarkton and its ZIP codes
Clarkton at a glance
- Clarkton is about 9.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,333 a year, 34% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $47,000 (80% below Missouri) and median rent is $611 a month.
Local data for Clarkton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,333
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$47,000
Median rent
$611/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
4.6%
Median age
27.1
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (312), Irish Americans (129), German Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunklin County. PPP loans are for Clarkton.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,951
8,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,914
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
How people get to work
Clarkton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
243
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarkton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Clarkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GideonCity | 3.2 mi | 1.8 |
| HolcombCity | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| CampbellCity | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| FrisbeeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| MaldenCity | 8.5 mi | 8.3 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| TallapoosaCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| St. Francis, ARCity | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| RiscoCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| WardellTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HomestownCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Nimmons, ARTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Bragg CityTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Piggott, ARCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| ParmaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| PortagevilleCity | 15 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkton, MO in?
- Clarkton is in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Clarkton, MO?
- About 958 people live in Clarkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkton?
- Nearby places include Gideon (3.2 mi), Holcomb (5 mi), Campbell (6.7 mi), Frisbee (7.7 mi), Malden (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023