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Nebraska›Merrick County

Clarksville TownshipNE

A town of 645, settled in 1869.

Is Clarksville Township a good place to live?

Clarksville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

645 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Central TownshipPrairie Island TownshipSilver Creek TownshipEast Newman TownshipPrairie Creek TownshipMead TownshipCentral TownshipPrairie Island TownshipSilver Creek TownshipEast Newman TownshipPrairie Creek TownshipMead TownshipClarksville Township
Getting set up

Moving to Clarksville Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Clarksville Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerSouthern Public Power District9.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Clarks water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Clarksville Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsHigh Plains Community SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereMerrick County ClerkMerrick County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes68628, 6882668628 97% · 68826 3%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Clarksville Township.

Natural hazards

In Clarksville Township, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town

Of the losses FEMA expects in Clarksville Township, 34% come from hail and 32% from inland flooding. The national flood insurance program has paid 2 claims locally since 2008. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.

88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
88Very high riskLowerHigher
HailInland floodingDrought
2
paid flood claims since 2008

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Schools

The schools Clarksville Township’s kids attend

The public schools here belong to the High Plains Community Schools. Its one school is below. Enrollment at Clarksville Township’s public school: 114 students.

SchoolLevelStudentsLetter
High Plains Community Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Grades PK–6114C−

NCES · EDFacts

Work & commute

Clarksville Township stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most

Clarksville Township: 14% of residents live below the poverty line. 2.7% of Clarksville Township working residents work locally, below both Nebraska’s towns (34%) and U.S. towns (8%). Also worth knowing: the income of the median household for Clarksville Township comes to $64,000. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Clarksville Township dropped by 45, to 124.

3%work in town
Clarksville TownshipNebraska townsU.S. towns
Working residents who work in town2.7%34%8%
Average trip to work28 minutes17 minutes25 minutes
Below the poverty line14%11%9.6%
Median household income$64,000$69,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Clarksville Township3%
Central City16%
Columbus14%
Grand Island12%
Lincoln4%
29 mi
median commute distance
124
jobs based in Clarksville Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Clarksville Township: four seasons and pleasant summers

A winter brings about 26 inches of snow, with January nights at 14° and July afternoons at 87°.

26″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter16–37°
Spring38–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall40–64°
Oct 5
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Clarksville Township is

The share of adults in Clarksville Township who report frequent mental distress: 14%. Against the Nebraska average, Clarksville Township comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. In Clarksville Township, 20% of adults binge drink, and 29% feel lonely.

Clarksville TownshipNebraska townsU.S. towns
Depression (CDC PLACES)18%18%23%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)20%19%16%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)29%30%33%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)14%14%17%
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
What stands outClarksville TownshipNE
More adults treating high blood pressure80.4%77.5%
More adults with COPD7.7%6.1%
Merrick Medical Center
12.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Clarksville Township

16pages on Clarksville Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Clarksville Township; the nearest are

A commuter town

97% of working residents leave Clarksville Township for work

Where Clarksville Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

16% → Central City Central City 16% 14% → Columbus Columbus 14% 12% → Grand Island Grand Island 12% 4% → Lincoln Lincoln 4% 3% → York York 3% 3% → Columbus Township Columbus Township 3% Clarksville Township · 3% stay
124jobs based in Clarksville Township
3%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Clarksville Township

Township in Nebraska, United States

Clarksville Township is one of eleven townships in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 643 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 640. The Village of Clarks lies within the Township.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
70 sq mi
Elevation
1,614 ft

Questions about Clarksville Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Clarksville Township, NE a good place to live?

Clarksville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.