Clarksdale, MS
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ClarksdaleMS averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $48,793 -2.5% yr/yr · -36.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2012–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$48.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$51.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$9.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$130.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,563 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($65K)
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Mar 18, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu May 6, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon May 10, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu May 20, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon May 24, 2027 · 16:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Jun 17, 2027 · 12:00
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Board to discuss water quality complaints, pool, and approve $100K+ in payments
The Clarksdale Board of Mayor & Commissioners will discuss water quality concerns raised by residents and the Park Commission swimming pool, and will vote on a series of payments and contracts. These include reimbursing the incidental expense account, paying miscellaneous claims, accepting a park donation, and issuing warrants for a new van and the Sunflower Riverwalk project. The board will also consider board appointments, personnel changes, and a property hearing list.
- Discussion about water quality with Clarksdale Public Utilities and resident Tony Barnes' complaint about tainted water
- Permission to pay miscellaneous claims: Smith & Weiland $700, Catalis $1,999.62, BDO Accounting Firm $12,120, TinkerBell Bouncy Service $275, Neel-Schaffer $7,999
- Accept $15,600 donation from Aim for Change/MSU Extension for Sasse Street Park improvements
- Issue warrant for 2026 Chevrolet Express 3500 van ($51,420) for community service work program
- Reject all bids for Sunflower Riverwalk Bridge Abutment (over budget) and authorize re-bid; also approve Riverwalk invoices totaling $26,131.62
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
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Board Agenda
Monday, July 27, 2026
4:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
David Walker
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Stand for Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
Police -
Fire -
Public Works -
Personnel -
Grant Writer -
2
City Attorney -
Commissioner Comments
Ward 1 -
Ward 2 -
Ward 3 -
Ward 4 -
Discussion: Park Commission Swimming Pool
Clarksdale Public Utilities (CPU)
Discussion about water quality
Mayor's Comments
Community Comments
Kenya Arnold
Requesting a sound permit for a backyard gathering on August 8, 2026 8p.m.- 12a.m., no streets will need
to be blocked off
Justin Gates- Riverside Hotel
Requesting street closure and use of the McLaurin Park near 610 Sunflower Ave for a Back-to-School
bash on August 1, 2026
Tony Barnes
Discussion about how long his water has been tainted
New Business
Old Business
City Clerk
Incidental Expense
3
Permission to partially reimburse the Incidental Expense account for the month of July in the
amount of $3,849.87
Miscellaneous Claims
Permission to pay the following miscellaneous claims:
Smith & Weiland $700.00
Catalis $1,999.62
BDO Accounting …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Clarksdale Board of Mayor & Commissioners holds Vetting Board meeting
The board is meeting to review department head comments, accounts payable, and other administrative claims. The agenda includes a scheduled executive session.
- Review of Accounts Payable
- Review of Incidental Expense and Debit Card Account
- Review of Miscellaneous Claims
- Discussion of Police, Fire, and Public Works department items
- Executive Session
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121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale
📄 From the agenda
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Vetting Board Agenda
Thursday, June 4, 2026
12:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads: City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
Craig Amerson
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
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Fire -
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Public Works -
Personnel -
Grant Writer -
City Attorney -
Commissioner Comments
Ward 1 -
Ward 2 -
Ward 3 -
Ward 4 -
Mayor's Comments
Old Business
Community Comments
Test Item
City Clerk
Accounts Payable
Incidental Expense
Debit Card Account
Miscellaneous Claims
Police Department
Fire Department
Public Works
Personnel
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Status Changes
Grant Writer
City Attorney
Executive Session
Go Into Closed Session
Go into closed session for discussion to determine whether to go into Executive Session
Return to Open Meeting
Return to open meeting to make the declaration of going into Executive Session
Go into Executive Session
Come Out of Executive Session
Meeting Conclusion
Safety Report
Adjourn
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Fri May 29, 2026 · 18:00
General
Fri May 29, 2026 · 18:00
General
Fri May 22, 2026 · 18:00
General
💰 Federal awards (top 5 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $358,561 | DELTA HUB EMPOWERMENT SYSTEMS Department of Agriculture · GRASS CUTTING AT THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM LOCATED IN WASHINGTON DC |
| $224,406 | DELTA HUB EMPOWERMENT SYSTEMS Department of the Interior · ROCR FY25 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES |
| $114,975 | DELTA HUB EMPOWERMENT SYSTEMS Department of Agriculture · MOWING CONTRACT FOR SOUTH FARM CONTACT: SUE BENTZ, 240-832-9412 |
| $8,055 | KBH CORP Department of Agriculture · COTTON MODULE SPEAR |
| $96 | IMAGE INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Defense · WELD STUD |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Coahoma County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Federal disasters (10 yr)8 ({"Severe Storm": 10, "Flood": 4, "Hurricane": 4, "Biological · last Fri Feb 6, 2026)
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments505 (4,931 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (1,182 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy40.7% (low numeracy 63% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$48.9M
Annual budget
$130.7M
Debt outstanding
2
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$48.9M
Spending$51.3M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$130.7M
Debt-to-revenue2.67×
Debt-load index73 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.