Clarksville

Coos CountyNorth CountryPopulation: 294

Overview

Clarksville is a small, remote town in Coos County near Pittsburg and the Connecticut Lakes region, with extensive forested land and one of the smallest populations in the state. The town's isolation places it among the most rural communities in New Hampshire.

Clarksville's proximity to the Connecticut Lakes provides access to fishing and hunting, while the town's remote location means most services require a drive to Colebrook. The town's very small population keeps development minimal.

Housing in Clarksville remains among the most affordable in the state, drawing outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking true wilderness seclusion.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Wilderness access
  • Very affordable
  • Fishing and hunting
  • Remote setting

Cons

  • Extremely remote
  • Very small population
  • Limited services

Cost of Owning Here

Official property tax rates published by the NH Department of Revenue Administration, plus estimated tax bills for Clarksville.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$17.85
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$10.23
Equalization ratio: 57%
Municipal
$4.08
Local School
$6.37
State Education
$2.49
County
$4.91

Why "Effective Rate" is a better comparison

New Hampshire towns do not all assess property at the same percentage of market value. The state publishes an annual equalization ratio for every municipality showing how close local assessments are to full market value. A town that assesses homes at only 64% of market value will show an artificially high tax rate compared to a town that assesses at 100%. Multiplying the local rate by the equalization ratio produces an effective (equalized) rate that can be fairly compared across any two towns in the state.

YearTotal RateEffective RateMunicipalLocal SchoolState Ed.County
2025$17.85$10.23$4.08$6.37$2.49$4.91

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,463$372
$350,000$6,248$521
$500,000$8,925$744
$750,000$13,388$1,116
$1,000,000$17,850$1,488

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.85 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax bills depend on your property's specific assessed value and any exemptions or credits you may qualify for.

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
70.2°F
Winter Avg High
25.5°F
Annual Snowfall
101.3 in
Annual Rainfall
50.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
232
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
224 mi
~300 min drive
Manchester
174 mi
~242 min drive
Portsmouth
192 mi
~275 min drive
Concord
157 mi
~221 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
45/100
Trail Miles
118.0
0
Boat Launches
1
00

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:89 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$72,404
Per Capita Income
$39,662
Median Family Income
$77,000

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$198,200
Median Rent
$763/mo
Homeownership Rate
94.96%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
3.09%
In Labor Force
194

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.86%
Total with Degree
15

👥Demographics

Median Age
51.7 years
Avg Household Size
2.71 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

Compare Clarksville with Other Towns

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