Why Clarksville?
Clarksville is nestled between the Ozark Mountains to the North and the Ouachita Mountains to the South. Whether its for work or play, Clarksville’s central location along Interstate 40 in the Arkansas River Valley bordering the Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle to the south allows convenient access to a variety points of interest.
The County has a diverse industrial and commercial base with an excellent quality of life and low cost of living. While Johnson County has an approximate population of 26,000, Clarksville alone has almost 10,000 residents, maintaining a small-town feel and atmosphere.
Clarksville is one of a few cities in the State of Arkansas to own and operate an electric utility. Clarksville Connected Utilities provides the typical electric, water, and wastewater services to the community and has also built a fiber optic high-speed internet network to businesses and homes in Clarksville.
Johnson County Demographics and Data Profile
Education
Clarksville has a variety of educational opportunities for both children and adults. The City is home to one public school district serving K-12 students, as well as the University of the Ozarks, a 4-year private liberal arts university. Four other post-secondary institutions are in close proximity to Clarksville: Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas Tech University in Ozark, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, and the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.
Healthcare
Johnson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been serving the citizens of Johnson, Logan, Franklin, and Pope Counties since 1922. It is a first-class non-profit, healthcare facility. Its medical staff includes many primary care physicians practicing in the community. With the support of the local community, this location now allows us to provide a full range of services including Emergency Care Services, Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical Care, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Inpatient Gero-Psych, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
It has excellent support services with a laboratory, radiology, and respiratory care departments, including several out-patient services such as Home Health, Sleep Lab, Physical Therapy, Wound Management, and Gero-Psych.
In addition to primary care physicians JRMC has Specialty physicians with specific skills:
With state-of-the-art facilities, coupled with top-notch medical staff, Johnson Regional has become a center of medical excellence in Johnson County, Arkansas. Recent recognition for JRMC includes a Level 4 Trauma certification by the state. This defines the complexity of trauma cases cared for here. In November 2018, JRMC was recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health for a Defect-Free Care Award for stroke patient care. Only one other hospital in the state scored higher on care provided to stroke patients than JRMC. This is quite an accomplishment for a small rural hospital. Johnson Regional Medical Center continues to grow to meet the demands for healthcare in the River Valley. The well trained and courteous staff, coupled with medical professionals, are committed to the well-being of the community now and into the future.
Transition/Assisted Living Facilities
Countryside Manor nursing home is a long-term care facility located on highway 64 in Lamar near Johnson Regional Medical Center. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care staffed in accordance with state and federal long-term care guidelines with certified nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, LPN's, and RN's. Other available facilities include Providence Assisted Living, Clarksville Retirement Center, and Clarksville Health and Rehab.
Taxes
A major indicator of Arkansas’s economic climate is its tax structure. Arkansas maintains a fair and pro-business tax system, encouraging people to live and work in Arkansas.
Clarksville’s low costs of living, along with Arkansas tax rates, is another reason its an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family.
Property Tax Rate
The State of Arkansas does not have a property tax. However, Arkansas cities and counties do collect property tax, which is the principle local source of revenue for funding public schools. The tax is calculated based on 20% of the market value of real and personal property and the average annual value of merchants' stocks and/or manufacturers' inventories based on millage rates in individual school districts. Businesses and individuals are subject to annual property tax on all real and personal property.
Millages
Clarksville City 51.80
Clarksville Outside: 49.60
*Information gathered from the Johnson County Assessor’s office
Sales Tax
Combined Clarksville, County, and State Sales Tax is 9.5%
Arkansas Personal Income Tax
Net Taxable Income Tax Rate (Effective January 1, 2019)
Incomes less than $21,000 per year
$0-$4,299 0.0%
$4,300 - $8,399 2.0%
$8,400 - $12,599 3.0%
$12,600 - $20,999 3.4%
Incomes between $21,000 and $75,000* Incomes greater than $75,000
$0-$4,299 0.75% $0-$4,299 0.9%
$4,300 - $8,399 2.5% $4,300 - $8,399 2.5%
$8,400 - $12,599 3.5% $8,400 - $12,599 3.5%
$12,600 - $20,999 4.5% $12,600 - $20,999 4.5%
$21,000 - $35,099 5.0% $21,000 - $35,099 6.0%
$35,100 - $75,000* 6.0% $35,100 and above 6.9%
*for incomes over $75,000, the tax rate for income from $21,000 to $35,099 is 6% and the tax rate for income greater than $35,100 is 6.9%
Incomes between $75,000 and $80,000 shall reduce the amount of income tax due by deducting a bracket adjustment as set forth below:
$75,001 - $76,000 $440
$76,001 - $77,000 $340
$77,001 - $78,000 $240
$78,001 - $79,000 $140
$79,001 - $80,000 $40
$80,001 and above $0
The County has a diverse industrial and commercial base with an excellent quality of life and low cost of living. While Johnson County has an approximate population of 26,000, Clarksville alone has almost 10,000 residents, maintaining a small-town feel and atmosphere.
Clarksville is one of a few cities in the State of Arkansas to own and operate an electric utility. Clarksville Connected Utilities provides the typical electric, water, and wastewater services to the community and has also built a fiber optic high-speed internet network to businesses and homes in Clarksville.
Johnson County Demographics and Data Profile
- Population 26,605
- Median Household Income $35,758
- High School Degree or Higher 80%
- Median Age 38
- Median Housing Value $95,000
- Total Housing Units >11,400
- Number of Companies 1,825
- Veterans 1,900
Education
Clarksville has a variety of educational opportunities for both children and adults. The City is home to one public school district serving K-12 students, as well as the University of the Ozarks, a 4-year private liberal arts university. Four other post-secondary institutions are in close proximity to Clarksville: Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas Tech University in Ozark, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, and the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.
Healthcare
Johnson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been serving the citizens of Johnson, Logan, Franklin, and Pope Counties since 1922. It is a first-class non-profit, healthcare facility. Its medical staff includes many primary care physicians practicing in the community. With the support of the local community, this location now allows us to provide a full range of services including Emergency Care Services, Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical Care, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Inpatient Gero-Psych, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
It has excellent support services with a laboratory, radiology, and respiratory care departments, including several out-patient services such as Home Health, Sleep Lab, Physical Therapy, Wound Management, and Gero-Psych.
In addition to primary care physicians JRMC has Specialty physicians with specific skills:
- General Surgeons
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Urologists
- Ear, Nose, and Throat physicians
- Ophthalmologist
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Cardiology
- Hospitalists
With state-of-the-art facilities, coupled with top-notch medical staff, Johnson Regional has become a center of medical excellence in Johnson County, Arkansas. Recent recognition for JRMC includes a Level 4 Trauma certification by the state. This defines the complexity of trauma cases cared for here. In November 2018, JRMC was recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health for a Defect-Free Care Award for stroke patient care. Only one other hospital in the state scored higher on care provided to stroke patients than JRMC. This is quite an accomplishment for a small rural hospital. Johnson Regional Medical Center continues to grow to meet the demands for healthcare in the River Valley. The well trained and courteous staff, coupled with medical professionals, are committed to the well-being of the community now and into the future.
Transition/Assisted Living Facilities
Countryside Manor nursing home is a long-term care facility located on highway 64 in Lamar near Johnson Regional Medical Center. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care staffed in accordance with state and federal long-term care guidelines with certified nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, LPN's, and RN's. Other available facilities include Providence Assisted Living, Clarksville Retirement Center, and Clarksville Health and Rehab.
Taxes
A major indicator of Arkansas’s economic climate is its tax structure. Arkansas maintains a fair and pro-business tax system, encouraging people to live and work in Arkansas.
Clarksville’s low costs of living, along with Arkansas tax rates, is another reason its an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family.
Property Tax Rate
The State of Arkansas does not have a property tax. However, Arkansas cities and counties do collect property tax, which is the principle local source of revenue for funding public schools. The tax is calculated based on 20% of the market value of real and personal property and the average annual value of merchants' stocks and/or manufacturers' inventories based on millage rates in individual school districts. Businesses and individuals are subject to annual property tax on all real and personal property.
Millages
Clarksville City 51.80
Clarksville Outside: 49.60
*Information gathered from the Johnson County Assessor’s office
Sales Tax
Combined Clarksville, County, and State Sales Tax is 9.5%
Arkansas Personal Income Tax
Net Taxable Income Tax Rate (Effective January 1, 2019)
Incomes less than $21,000 per year
$0-$4,299 0.0%
$4,300 - $8,399 2.0%
$8,400 - $12,599 3.0%
$12,600 - $20,999 3.4%
Incomes between $21,000 and $75,000* Incomes greater than $75,000
$0-$4,299 0.75% $0-$4,299 0.9%
$4,300 - $8,399 2.5% $4,300 - $8,399 2.5%
$8,400 - $12,599 3.5% $8,400 - $12,599 3.5%
$12,600 - $20,999 4.5% $12,600 - $20,999 4.5%
$21,000 - $35,099 5.0% $21,000 - $35,099 6.0%
$35,100 - $75,000* 6.0% $35,100 and above 6.9%
*for incomes over $75,000, the tax rate for income from $21,000 to $35,099 is 6% and the tax rate for income greater than $35,100 is 6.9%
Incomes between $75,000 and $80,000 shall reduce the amount of income tax due by deducting a bracket adjustment as set forth below:
$75,001 - $76,000 $440
$76,001 - $77,000 $340
$77,001 - $78,000 $240
$78,001 - $79,000 $140
$79,001 - $80,000 $40
$80,001 and above $0
