Clever is a city in Christian County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clever had a population of 2,918. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clever, like the rest of Christian County, saw a significant increase in population between 2000 and 2010.

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#7Fastest growing in MO #6Highest graduation rate in MO #73Highest income in MO All MO rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code65631

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Living in Clever

Housing in Clever

$275K▲ 3.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Clever home is worth about $275,000, up 3.9% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

A strong seller's market

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Days on market41

Sold in May5

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Safety in Clever

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Violent crime per 1,000

Clever 5.8

Missouri 5

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Clever 5.2

Missouri 24.2

U.S. 20

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Schools in Clever

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School Grade B+

The public schools Clever’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictCLEVER R-VSchools2

Clever Elem. B-Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 871 students Clever High B+High · Grades 9–12 · 397 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.

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