Clarkesville, Georgia

Quick Statistics

Clarkesville is a community in Habersham County, Georgia, home to about 1,959 people spread across 2.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,093 a year, and a typical home is worth about $254,700. About 40.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 82.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 13 percent over the past decade.

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1,959
Total Population
▲ up 13% since 2012
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2.46 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$32,093
Median Personal Income
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$254,700
Median Home Value
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40.5%
College Educated
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82.2%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.7 points since 2010
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Clarkesville ranks number 302 of 669 in population, number 182 in median household income, number 175 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Clarkesville typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Clarkesville
# Town Distance Population
1.Demorest, GA3.3 mi.2,512
2.Mount Airy, GA6.2 mi.1,622
3.Cornelia, GA6.4 mi.4,992
4.Baldwin, GA7.8 mi.4,000
5.Alto, GA10.3 mi.1,055
6.Sautee Nacoochee, GA10.4 mi.605
7.Raoul, GA11.3 mi.2,253
8.Tallulah Falls, GA11.3 mi.288
Frequently Asked Questions About Clarkesville

What is the population of Clarkesville, Georgia?
Clarkesville has a population of about 1,959 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Clarkesville, Georgia in?
Clarkesville is located in Habersham County, Georgia.

What is the median home value in Clarkesville, Georgia?
The median home value in Clarkesville is about $254,700, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Clarkesville, Georgia?
The median personal income in Clarkesville is about $32,093 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Clarkesville, Georgia?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Habersham County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Clarkesville, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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