NAICS 44-45
Retail Trade in Clarksville, TN
Metro Market Score 48.6 (Challenging), ranked #116 of 378 metros. 1,001 establishments, 13,729 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 48.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national retail trade average.
Rapid Growth
Clarksville ranks in the upper half for retail trade market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 48.6, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
87.3
LQ: 1.35
Rank #330 of 378 metros
Wage Competitiveness
37.8
$36,366 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 88.6
Employment growth index
Rank #44 of 378 metros
Wage Pressure
69.4
YoY wage change index
1,001 Retail Trade Firms in Clarksville
1,001
Establishments
+7.2% YoY
13,729
Total Employment
+2.3% YoY
$36,366
Average Annual Wage
+1.5% YoY
1.35
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Clarksville vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's retail trade market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #22/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Clarksville | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.6 Challenging | 42.8 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #116 of 378 metros | #22 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Clarksville
Retail Trade in Other Tennessee Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Clarksville, TN-KY MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.