Clark County, Indiana
Among the top 2% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 11% for walkability
- bottom 10% for air quality
Clark County is a county in Indiana with about 121,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and income tax. It rates lower on school quality and air quality.
Official websiteco.clark.in.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.8 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 38% of US counties
Home Value$195k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.75%better than 59% of US counties
Income Tax4.22%better than 74% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 0.95%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.64%better than 70% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 70% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.7 in78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.9 inbetter than 63% of US counties
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 39% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.4better than 18% of US counties
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 10% of US counties
School Quality38.6better than 13% of US counties
Violent Crime1272/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Property Crime1752/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Community
Population121,48484th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.632nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.4%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.9%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.9%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 62% of US counties
Walkability8.6/20better than 89% of US counties
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.4%better than 64% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.07better than 38% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clark County an affordable place to live?
- Clark County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clark County?
- The median home value in Clark County is $195k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clark County?
- Median household income in Clark County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clark County?
- Median gross rent in Clark County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Clark County safe?
- Clark County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1272/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 1752/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clark County?
- Clark County averages 79°F in July and 35°F in January, with 51.7 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clark County?
- Public-school quality in Clark County is below average, scoring better than 13% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Clark County?
- The average one-way commute in Clark County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)