2010 · Clarkson, Nebraska E side of Pine Street · Wikimedia Commons
Clarkson’s story
Clarkson in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
ClarksonNE
A town of 600. Public schools that outperform most of Nebraska.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
600
−2.6% since 2010
Typical home
$270K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
51.6
years
Jobs based here
234
A commuter town
What makes Clarkson stand out
The thing Clarkson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
600 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Clarkson’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clarkson. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Clarkson’s public schools outperform 21% of Nebraska districts
The public schools Clarkson’s kids attend trail 79% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Elementary School | PK–6 | 106 | C |
| Clarkson Jr.-Sr. High School | 7–12 | 106 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NE on state testsAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
About one in ten working residents works right in Clarkson
Most working residents leave Clarkson for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (8%), Norfolk (7%) and Leigh (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
10%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clarkson10%
Columbus8%
Norfolk7%
Leigh7%
Howells7%
22 mi
median commute distance
234
jobs based in Clarkson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Clarkson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–35°
Spring38–61°
Summer62–83°
Fall39–63°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Clarkson is
Clarkson beats the Nebraska average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
32 measures vs. Nebraska
8 better15 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Clarkson | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 9.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.9% | 8.3% |
Chi Health Schuyler
18.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Clarkson home is worth about $270K
The typical Clarkson home is worth about $270,000, up 4.2% in a year, close to the Nebraska typical home.
$270KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clarkson$270K
Nebraska$281K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Clarkson for work
Where Clarkson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
234jobs based in Clarkson
10%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Clarkson
City in Nebraska, United States
Clarkson is a city in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clarkson had a population of 641.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 641
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,496 ft
- ZIP code
- 68629
- Area code
- 402
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