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Clarkton

A city of 1,009 people in Missouri
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About Clarkton

City in Missouri, United States
1,009Population
1.1 sq miArea
282 ftElevation

Clarkton is a city in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,009 at the 2020 census. Clarkton is the oldest city in Dunklin County.

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ZIP code63837
Area code573
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Housing in Clarkton

$110K Median sale price · Redfin, April 2026

The median sale price was $110,000 in April 2026.

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Most working residents leave Clarkton for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Kennett (16%), Malden (6%) and Poplar Bluff (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Kennett
16%
Malden
6%
Poplar Bluff
4%
Gosnell, AR
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Clarkton →

Health in Clarkton

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21worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Piggott Community HospitalPiggott · 13.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bernie Medical and Dental CenterBernie · 14.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Clarkton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clarkton →

Natural hazards in Clarkton

83
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Clarkton →

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Clarkton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 31°Winter
70° / 49°Spring
89° / 69°Summer
71° / 49°Fall
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Clarkton Branch Library205 W Hwy 162 · part of Dunklin County Library
E-books20 hrs a week
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