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Clarkdale, AZ

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Population
4,806
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,569 ft
Median Home Value
$373,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,321/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,563
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Clarkdale

Clarkdale is a quiet town of around 4,500 residents set along the Verde River in central Arizona's Verde Valley. Built in the early 1900s as a planned community for the nearby copper mines in Jerome, it holds onto a lot of historic character. The downtown district feels like a classic small town, with tree-lined streets, preserved brick homes, and a central park that hosts community concerts and weekend markets.

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Life in Clarkdale revolves around the outdoors and the relaxed pace of the surrounding valley. You can spend weekends paddling the Verde River, taking trips on the scenic Verde Canyon Railroad, or tasting local wines at Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center. Located right next door to Cottonwood and Jerome, it sits about 40 miles southwest of Flagstaff and 90 miles north of Phoenix, making it an appealing spot for anyone looking for scenic, peaceful living with easy access to regional hubs.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.6rating

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