Clarkson, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 945 (93% urban, 7% rural).
Population change since 2000: +19.0%
 
Males: 414  (43.9%)
Females: 531  (56.1%)
Median resident age:

30.2 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 42726, 42754.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $20,953 (it was $21,625 in 2000)
Clarkson:

$20,953
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,134 (it was $11,888 in 2000)

Clarkson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,577 (it was $47,200 in 2000)
Clarkson:

$107,577
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $118,302; detached houses: $127,506; mobile homes: $34,660

Median gross rent in 2022: $575.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clarkson: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.6%
(40.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 80.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Clarkson, KY (2022)
    • 1,05086.1%White alone
    • 685.6%Asian alone
    • 645.2%Hispanic
    • 191.6%Two or more races
    • 40.3%Black alone

Races in Clarkson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Clarkson, Kentucky as of May 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clarkson is 70 to 1.


Crime rates in Clarkson by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
9
(1,068)
3
(342.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(112.9)
7
(781.2)
3
(338.2)
2
(225.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(711.7)
3
(342.9)
3
(340.5)
1
(113.3)
3
(338.6)
5
(558.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(113.4)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(112.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(113.4)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
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Crime rate in Clarkson detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.13
Kentucky average:

1.94
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Ancestries: American (34.6%), Irish (10.4%), English (4.7%), European (3.0%), German (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/01/1888

Land area: 0.57 square miles.

Population density: 1,668 people per square mile   (low).

Clarkson, Kentucky map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.2%
Kentucky:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,337 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $478 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Owensboro, KY (52.3 miles , pop. 54,067).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Louisville, KY (57.0 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (310.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Leitchfield, KY (2.0 miles ),
Millerstown, KY (3.0 miles ),
Summit, KY (3.3 miles ),
Lincoln, KY (3.9 miles ),
Caneyville, KY (3.9 miles ),
Short Creek, KY (4.1 miles ),
Cecilia, KY (4.2 miles ),
Sunfish, KY (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 37.49 N, Longitude: 86.22 W

Area code: 270

Distribution of median household income in Clarkson, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clarkson, KY in 2022
Clarkson satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +156 (+24.5%).
Most common industries in Clarkson, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Machinery (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
  • Machinery (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Health care (9.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.7%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Clarkson, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Child care workers (4.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.0%)
  • Carpenters (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (9.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)

Average climate in Clarkson, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Clarkson, Kentucky average temperatures Clarkson, Kentucky average precipitation Clarkson, Kentucky humidity Clarkson, Kentucky wind speed Clarkson, Kentucky snowfall Clarkson, Kentucky sunshine Clarkson, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.2. This is about average.

City:

63.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.02. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.02
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Clarkson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.4 miles away from the Clarkson city center killed 31 people and injured 270 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the city center injured 2 people.

Earthquake activity:

Clarkson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 152% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 112.3 miles away from Clarkson center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 112.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 133.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 91.7 miles away from Clarkson center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 128.8 miles away from Clarkson center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 111.6 miles away from Clarkson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grayson County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Mudslides: 3, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clarkson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Clarkson:

  • TWIN LAKES HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; LEITCHFIELD, KY)
  • TWIN LAKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; LEITCHFIELD, KY)
  • LEITCHFIELD DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; LEITCHFIELD, KY)

Airports located in Clarkson:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clarkson:

  • Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (about 25 miles; Elizabethtown, KY; Full-time enrollment: 3,762)
  • Western Kentucky University (about 38 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 16,942)
  • Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 38 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 2,794)
  • Campbellsville University (about 50 miles; Campbellsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,948)
  • Owensboro Community and Technical College (about 50 miles; Owensboro, KY; FT enrollment: 2,754)
  • University of Louisville (about 56 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 16,640)
  • Bellarmine University (about 58 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 3,180)

Public elementary/middle school in Clarkson:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Clarkson Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Woodrow Wilson Skirvin - Aerospace engineer.

Grayson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Clarkson (2011 data):

  • Bank of Clarkson: Bank Of Clarkson at 101 East Main Street, branch established on 1904/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $118.2 mil, Deposits: $105.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: First Breckinridge Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Clarkson:

Marital status in Clarkson, KY
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 46.9%
  • Separated: 4.7%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in Clarkson:

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.7
Kentucky average:

11.7

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Clarkson
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clarkson, KY (based on Grayson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,69350
Catholic2,1006
Mainline Protestant7878
Other771
None15,089-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
This county:

3.56 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Grayson County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Grayson County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Grayson County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

3.56 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Grayson County:

12.2%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Grayson County:

28.5%
State:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Grayson County:

15.1%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.8%
Kentucky:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.9%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.2
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Clarkson:

18.9%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Clarkson:

8.6%
Kentucky:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Clarkson:

33.6%
Kentucky:

33.8%

General health condition:
Clarkson:

54.4%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.4%
State:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clarkson, KY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,657$31,8841$551
Parks and Recreation 1$1,718$20,6160$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,016$36,1923$5,859
Sewerage 1$2,354$28,2481$2,301
Solid Waste Management 1$4,978$59,7360$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$1,030
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$249
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,320
Totals for Government 5$14,723$35,33516$13,310

Clarkson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $248,000 ($262.43)
    Central Staff Services: $182,000 ($192.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $84,000 ($88.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $80,000 ($84.66)
    Police Protection: $64,000 ($67.72)
    Local Fire Protection: $49,000 ($51.85)
    Regular Highways: $39,000 ($41.27)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $25,000 ($26.46)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $41,000 ($43.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $36,000 ($38.10)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($21.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $279,000 ($295.24)

Clarkson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $187,000 ($197.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $144,000 ($152.38)
    Other: $98,000 ($103.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $49,000 ($51.85)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $6,000 ($6.35)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $42,000 ($44.44)
    Other: $31,000 ($32.80)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($1.06)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $163,000 ($172.49)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $71,000 ($75.13)
    Property: $64,000 ($67.72)
    Public Utilities Sales: $38,000 ($40.21)
    Other License: $3,000 ($3.17)

Clarkson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $763,000 ($807.41)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $746,000 ($789.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($33.86)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($15.87)

Clarkson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $193,000 ($204.23)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $27,000 ($28.57)

Strongest AM radio stations in Clarkson:

  • WMTL (870 AM; daytime; 0 kW; LEITCHFIELD, KY; Owner: HERITAGE MEDIA OF KENTUCKY INC)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WKCT (930 AM; 5 kW; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: DAILY NEWS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clarkson:

  • WKHG (104.9 FM; LEITCHFIELD, KY; Owner: HERITAGE MEDIA OF KENTUCKY INC)
  • WJCR-FM (90.1 FM; UPTON, KY; Owner: FM 90.1, INC.)
  • WBFI (91.5 FM; MCDANIELS, KY; Owner: BETHEL FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WKLX (100.7 FM; BROWNSVILLE, KY; Owner: CHARLES M. ANDERSON)
  • WASE (103.5 FM; RADCLIFF, KY; Owner: W & B BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKUE (90.9 FM; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WQXE (98.3 FM; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY; Owner: SKYTOWER COMMUNICATIONS-E'TOWN, INC.)
  • WGGC (95.1 FM; GLASGOW, KY; Owner: HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WULF (94.3 FM; HARDINSBURG, KY; Owner: SKYTOWER COMMUNICATIONS - 94.3, LLC)
  • WRZI (101.5 FM; VINE GROVE, KY; Owner: ELIZABETHTOWN CBC, INC.)
  • WXBC (104.3 FM; HARDINSBURG, KY; Owner: BRECKINRIDGE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLVK (105.5 FM; FORT KNOX, KY; Owner: BIG CAT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKYU-FM (88.9 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WHHT (106.7 FM; HORSE CAVE, KY; Owner: NEWBERRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLME (102.9 FM; CANNELTON, IN; Owner: HANCOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WCLU-FM (102.3 FM; MUNFORDVILLE, KY; Owner: ROYSE RADIO, INC)
  • WPTQ (103.7 FM; CAVE CITY, KY; Owner: NEWBERRY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Clarkson:

  • WKZT-TV (Channel 23; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBKI-TV (Channel 34; CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY; Owner: LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CJ (Channel 62; JACKSON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W39CJ (Channel 39; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBKO (Channel 13; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • Clarkson, Kentucky
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents12
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents15
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Kentucky average
  • Fatal accident count5192
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents8024
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1376
  • Fatalities5751
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents12476
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents534
See more detailed statistics of Clarkson fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.1mTotal length
  • 42,711Total average daily traffic
  • 12,057Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Clarkson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 103 E. Main St. (Lat: 37.495278 Lon: -86.223333), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQFW371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.250 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2016, Expiration Date: 10/19/2026, Certifier: Kevin Shaw, Registrant: Mobile Communications Service Of Bowling Green, 926 Shive Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42103, Phone: (270) 843-3519, Fax: (270) 842-6566, Email:

  • SLEEPY HOLLOW BPS, Twin Cove Rd (Lat: 37.363028 Lon: -86.184194), Type: Pole, Structure height: 3.1 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQLD358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.222 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2019, Expiration Date: 12/10/2029, Certifier: Nelson Sanders, Registrant: Edmonson County Water District, Brownsville, KY 42210, Phone: (270) 597-2165, Fax: (270) 597-2166, Email:

  • Lat: 37.494472 Lon: -86.236694, Call Sign: WQYZ466,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.500 MHz, 453.000 MHz, 456.500 MHz, 457.100 MHz, 458.000 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/2017, Expiration Date: 03/10/2027, Certifier: Richard Darst, Registrant: Rcs Communications, 4445 Robards Lane, Louisville, KY 40218, Phone: (502) 587-7384, Fax: (502) 584-6999, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Clarkson, Braton Road (Lat: 37.493333 Lon: -86.187917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WQOD828,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/2021, Expiration Date: 08/24/2031, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2023, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Johnson Crossroads, Johnson Crossroads, 2601 St. Augustine Road (Lat: 37.424194 Lon: -86.229639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WQRD433,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2023, Expiration Date: 04/22/2033, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2023, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • MEREDITH, 82 Saint Anthony Road (Lat: 37.404972 Lon: -86.237333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WROK648, Licensee ID: L01055207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 10/28/2021, Expiration Date: 10/28/2031, Certifier: Braxton Allen, Registrant: Grayson County Board Of Education, 790 Shaw Station Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754, Phone: (270) 259-4011, Email:

  • 9LV1103A, Braton Road (Lat: 37.493333 Lon: -86.187917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WRVA549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2022, Expiration Date: 10/25/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Clarkson)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: RUMBLE/WILLIAMS/BOOMHOWER STLP STRDSTRII SA300 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A-350SER (235 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 508ES, N508ES, N-508ES, Serial Number: 743, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 01/29/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 08/23/2017
    Registrant (Individual): James C Mcgrew, 379 Clark School Rd, Clarkson, KY 42726
  • Aircraft: UNIVERSAL STINSON 108-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9597K, N9597K, N-9597K, Serial Number: 108-2597, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 11/09/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/14/2019
    Registrant (Individual): James C Mcgrew, 379 Clark School Rd, Clarkson, KY 42726
  • Aircraft: ENLOE PEYTON A III ROTORDYNE SBS2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 602PE, N602PE, N-602PE, Serial Number: PEAC-001, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 07/10/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 10/12/2010
    Registrant (Individual): James C Mcgrew, 379 Clark School Rd, Clarkson, KY 42726
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/14/2018

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 19 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2012. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Clarkson, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (62.7%), and Outside Fires (31.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clarkson, KY
    • 7462.7%Structure Fires
    • 3731.4%Outside Fires
    • 43.4%Other
    • 32.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clarkson, KY
Most common first names in Clarkson, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James4165.9 years
William3271.1 years
Charles3170.0 years
Mary3181.7 years
Robert3069.7 years
John2173.9 years
Clarence1072.3 years
Roy978.6 years
Arthur977.9 years
Joseph964.8 years
Most common last names in Clarkson, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams3879.8 years
Higdon3266.9 years
Alvey3171.5 years
Clemons2877.5 years
Logsdon2569.0 years
Haycraft2577.4 years
Skaggs2577.9 years
Gibson2472.0 years
Meredith2081.7 years
Decker1874.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clarkson, KY
  • 58.2%Electricity
  • 30.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.9%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clarkson, KY
  • 92.7%Electricity
  • 5.2%Utility gas
  • 2.1%No fuel used


Clarkson compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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