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Retirement community in Clarksville, Indiana

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Clarksville, Indiana Retirement Guide

established retirement community
62

Retirement Score

Clarksville, Indiana at a Glance

Median Home Price
$160,400
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.
Avg January Low
31°F
Cost of Living Index
N/A
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
62 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Clarksville, Indiana, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living IndexData not available
Median Household Income
$53,620High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Clarksville's cost of living is near the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$160,400High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$982High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
59.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Clarksville using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$348

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$390

Median home price used: $160,400

Median rent reference: $982 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

Budget validation

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
53.3 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
53.3 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
44.8 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Clarksville scores 53.3 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Indiana has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
90.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
31°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
56.2"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
292 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 292 sunny days a year and an average January low of 31°F, Clarksville offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
98.2 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
12.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.7 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
22,087High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
37.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
15.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
7.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
84.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
6.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
14.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Clarksville

Is Clarksville, Indiana a good place to retire?▾

Clarksville, Indiana is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Clarksville, Indiana for retirees?▾

Median home price is around $160,400.

Does Indiana tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Indiana residents: State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.

What is the climate like in Clarksville, Indiana?▾

Clarksville, Indiana has January average low around 31°F, July average high around 91°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Clarksville, Indiana?▾

Clarksville scores 53/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a solid score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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