Clarkson, Kentucky
City · Population 967 · #211 in Kentucky
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About Clarkson
Clarkson is a tiny community in central Kentucky, home to 967 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Clarkson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 912 residents per square mile.
📰 Clarkson News Today
- Obituary information for Anna Mae Clarkson - Trent-Dowell Funeral Home Trent-Dowell Funeral Home · Apr 18
- Marvin Lloyd Darlington. Jr. Obituary Jun 6, 2026 - rogers-watkins.com rogers-watkins.com · Jun 6
- Rebecca "Becky" G. Clarkson Obituary - Louisville, KY Dignity Memorial · May 13
- 36 local candidates file to run for office. Longtime Clarkson mayor not running for reelection K105 · Jan 13
- On-duty Leitchfield police officer flown for treatment after suffering major medical event WNKY · May 11
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What Makes Clarkson Unique
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clarkson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clarkson
- Clarkson Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)967
Rank in state#211 of 418
Land area1.06 sq mi
Density912/sq mi
Coordinates37.4929, -86.2271