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Clarkfield, MN

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Population
878
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,088 ft
Median Home Value
$95,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$833/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,359
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Clarkfield

Clarkfield is a quiet town of about 850 residents in southwestern Minnesota’s Yellow Medicine County. Located at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota 67, it sits surrounded by wide-open prairie and farmland. The town has a classic, compact layout that makes it easy to get around, offering a peaceful pace of life with straightforward highway drives to regional hubs like Montevideo and Marshall.

Storefront, Clarkfield, Minnesota LCCN2017707086

Daily life here centers on a close-knit community atmosphere, local schools, and familiar faces around town. Residents enjoy hometown staples like the city park and municipal swimming pool, along with small local businesses along the main avenues. For anyone looking for affordable housing, friendly neighbors, and plenty of open space, Clarkfield provides a comfortable and down-to-earth place to call home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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