Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 18019

Clark County, Indiana

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population124,354
Household income$74,214
Unemployment3.8%
Life expectancy73.2 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Clark County has 124,354 residents and ranks #14 by population among Indiana county equivalents. Median household income is $74,214. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Indiana

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#14 of 92
Smallest county124,354 residentsMarion County

Relocation guide

Moving to Clark County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Clark County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $222,900 median home value and $1,129/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,214, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Clark County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 27.7% and life expectancy is 73.2 years.

Potential advantages

  • Mental health access: 1 per 388 residents, rank #9 of 90 available Indiana counties.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.7%, rank #16 of 92 available Indiana counties.
  • Unemployment rate: 3.8%, rank #24 of 92 available Indiana counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Median gross rent: $1,129/mo, rank #83 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Life expectancy: 73.2 years, rank #76 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median home value: $222,900, rank #71 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Indiana

Rank and range use only counties in Indiana with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $74,214

$74,214; above the state county median of $68,532.

State rank #29 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $222,900

$222,900; above the state county median of $179,200.

State rank #71 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,129/mo

$1,129/mo; above the state county median of $866/mo.

State rank #83 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 3.8%

3.8%; below the state county median of 4%.

State rank #24 of 92 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 27.7%

27.7%; above the state county median of 20.2%.

State rank #16 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 73.2 years

73.2 years; below the state county median of 75 years.

State rank #76 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 19%

19%; above the state county median of 19%.

State rank #47 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 7.4%

7.4%; below the state county median of 7.9%.

State rank #33 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 2,611 residents

1 per 2,611 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,367 residents.

State rank #54 of 89 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 388 residents

1 per 388 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 971 residents.

State rank #9 of 90 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Clark County FAQ

Is Clark County a good place to live?

Clark County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 27.7% and life expectancy is 73.2 years.

What should I know before moving to Clark County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $222,900 median home value and $1,129/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,214, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Clark County?

Clark County has 124,354 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Clark County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 18019; the parent state FIPS is 18.

What is the median household income in Clark County?

The ACS median household income is $74,214.

How much does housing cost in Clark County?

Housing benchmarks are $222,900 median home value and $1,129/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,214, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Clark County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%.

Similar population

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Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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