Cities / Clarksville
Is Clarksville, TN safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 16 Clarksville neighborhoods we score (average 77/100), 14 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 2 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Clarksville
- 1Kirkwood· ClarksvilleSituated in northeastern Montgomery County near the edge of Clarksville, Kirkwood is a fast-growing area transitioning from open farmland into…89Go
- 2Fredonia· ClarksvilleFredonia is an unincorporated, quiet community in southern Montgomery County characterized by rolling farmland, wooded parcels, and modern…88Go
- 3South Clarksville· ClarksvilleSouth Clarksville encompasses expanding suburban neighborhoods, scenic river bluffs, and commercial corridors south of the Cumberland River. It…84Go
- 4Cumberland Hills· ClarksvilleCumberland Hills is an established, hilly residential neighborhood situated southwest of downtown Clarksville along the Cumberland River corridor…83Go
- 5Hillview Estates· ClarksvilleHillview Estates is a quiet, mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood in Clarksville featuring predominantly single-family ranch…80Go
All Clarksville neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 8 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Kirkwood· ClarksvilleSituated in northeastern Montgomery County near the edge of Clarksville, Kirkwood is a fast-growing area transitioning from open farmland into…89Go
- Fredonia· ClarksvilleFredonia is an unincorporated, quiet community in southern Montgomery County characterized by rolling farmland, wooded parcels, and modern…88Go
- South Clarksville· ClarksvilleSouth Clarksville encompasses expanding suburban neighborhoods, scenic river bluffs, and commercial corridors south of the Cumberland River. It…84Go
- Cumberland Hills· ClarksvilleCumberland Hills is an established, hilly residential neighborhood situated southwest of downtown Clarksville along the Cumberland River corridor…83Go
- Hillview Estates· ClarksvilleHillview Estates is a quiet, mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood in Clarksville featuring predominantly single-family ranch…80Go
- Barkwood· ClarksvilleBarkwood is a traditional suburban subdivision in Clarksville, Tennessee, featuring single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and manicured yards…80Go
- Chesapeake Estates· ClarksvilleChesapeake Estates is a classic single-family residential subdivision located in northern Clarksville, Tennessee. Highly connected to the Fort…80Go
- Forest Acres· ClarksvilleForest Acres is a mature, tree-lined neighborhood located just off the Madison Street commercial corridor in Clarksville. Characterized by…80Go
Go, stay aware — 6 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Cedarbrook· ClarksvilleCedarbrook is an established suburban neighborhood in northwestern Clarksville characterized by modest single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and…78Go, stay aware
- Wingate West· ClarksvilleWingate West is an established suburban community in Clarksville, characterized by modest single-family homes, neat lawns, and close ties to the Fort…78Go, stay aware
- Northwest Clarksville· ClarksvilleOccupying the area near the Kentucky state line and Fort Campbell military installation, Northwest Clarksville consists of modern suburban…73Go, stay aware
- Outer Central Clarksville· ClarksvilleOuter Central Clarksville rings the historic core and Austin Peay State University, featuring mid-century residential neighborhoods, strip corridors…72Go, stay aware
- West Clarksville· ClarksvilleWest Clarksville spans a mix of established residential subdivisions, military-connected communities, and commercial strips along Dover Road and…71Go, stay aware
- Canaan· ClarksvilleCanaan is a historic, low-density neighborhood situated south of downtown Clarksville along the Cumberland River corridor. Characterized by modest…71Go, stay aware
Caution — 2 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Inner Central Clarksville· ClarksvilleInner Central Clarksville comprises the historic downtown core, Austin Peay State University, and surrounding mature residential neighborhoods along…64Caution
- New Providence· ClarksvilleNew Providence is an older, working-class district in northern Clarksville situated along Providence Boulevard and Fort Campbell Boulevard. Acting as…54Caution
Clarksville safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Clarksville?
Kirkwood scores highest at 89/100, followed by Fredonia (88) and South Clarksville (84).
Is Clarksville safe to walk at night?
In the 8 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 2 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Clarksville areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are New Providence (54), Inner Central Clarksville (64), Canaan (71). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Clarksville neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.