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Clarksville, Iowa

City · Population 1,238 · #236 in Iowa
Clarksville, Iowa

Clarksville is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 1,264 at the 2020 census.

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About Clarksville

Set in the northern part of Iowa, Clarksville is a small town counting 1,238 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Clarksville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 945 residents per square mile.

What Makes Clarksville Unique

  • One of 11 places in the US named Clarksville — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clarksville

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clarksville

  • Clarksville Elementary School
  • Clarksville High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,238
Rank in state#236 of 940
Land area1.31 sq mi
Density945/sq mi
Coordinates42.7792, -92.6684

🗺️ Map of Clarksville