Clever Market Data, Sites, & Land
Clever, Missouri, blends community spirit with opportunity for growth.
Located along Highway 14, Clever offers direct access to regional and national connections while maintaining its small-town character. The city’s family-friendly atmosphere, supportive leadership, and steady population growth make it a welcoming place for investment.
Clever at a Glance
Explore Clevers’s Key Advantages
Discover the factors shaping Clever’s growth—population trends, workforce insights, infrastructure connections along Highway 14, and more—along with current sites, buildings, and land opportunities ready for investment.
Data sourced from 2023 reports and public datasets.
Population
1.74% 1-year growth
Median Age
1.28% 1-year increase
Median HH Income
5.19% 1-year growth
Median Home Value
20.7% 1-year growth
Working Population
2.13% 1-year growth
Poverty
13.9% 1-year decrease
From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clever, MO grew at a rate of 2.13%, from 1.55k employees to 1.58k employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clever, MO, are Management Occupations (141 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (135 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clever, MO.
Housing & Living
Clever continues to present an attractive mix of value and growth for homebuyers in Christian County. With a median home value of $179,400 in 2023, the city recorded a robust 20.7% increase over the previous year. This puts Clever’s housing value at roughly 59% of the national median—offering strong affordability in the region.
The homeownership rate stands at 71.6%, which exceeds the national rate of around 65%. This high level of owner-occupation supports a stable residential base and reflects community investment in property.
Clever’s median household income is $77,403, reflecting an upward trend of about 5.2% from the previous year. Meanwhile, the poverty rate is notably low at 6.22%, which is roughly half the national average—indicating economic resilience.
Commuting patterns show a typical local-to-regional dynamic: the average commute is 29.6 minutes, slightly above regional norms, and most commuters drive alone. Households in Clever continue to maintain an average of around two cars per household.
For more interactive charts—including Clever’s property values, commute trends, and household characteristics—visit DataUSA’s Clever dashboard.
Local Tax Snapshot
Clever, MO — Sales & Use Tax (2025)
| Base combined sales tax | 8.35% |
|---|---|
| Breakdown | State 4.225% · County/ESD 1.75% · City 2.375%[1] |
| Special districts (examples) | Most addresses remain 8.35%. Any CID/TDD would add +1% for a total of 9.35%.[2] |
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | Base 4.225% (state only). Neither Clever nor Christian County levy a local use tax.[2] |
Check an exact address/rate with the MO DOR sales/use portal (includes address lookup).
Clever, MO — Property Tax
| Who bills/collects? | Christian County Collector. The City of Clever does not bill or collect taxes.[3] |
|---|---|
| Due date | Tax statements mailed in November; due by Dec 31 (postmark rules apply).[4] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Residential 19% · Commercial 32% · Agricultural 12% of market value.[5] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[6] |
| City median (informational) | Effective rate ≈ 0.87%; median bill ≈ $1,335 on median value ≈ $153,400.[7] |
Christian County, MO — Countywide Tax Info
| Unincorporated base sales tax | 5.975% (State 4.225% + County/ESD 1.75%).[2] |
|---|---|
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | 4.225% (state only; no county local use tax).[2] |
| Domestic utilities | 0.25% (per DOR “Domestic Utility” column).[2] |
| County property-tax operations levy | None for general operations (county relies on sales tax).[8] |
| Who bills/collects property tax? | Christian County Collector (mailed Nov; due Dec 31).[4] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Res 19% · Comm 32% · Ag 12%.[5] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[6] |
Sources
- City of Clever — City sales tax allocation (2.375%). MO DOR confirms 8.35% total. DOR PDF (p. 77)
- Missouri DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Tables, Jul–Sep 2025 (Clever base 8.35%, unincorporated 5.975%, CID/TDD scenarios, domestic utility column). PDF (p. 77)
- City of Clever — City FAQ (notes property tax handled by county). City website
- Christian County Collector — statements due upon receipt; delinquent after Dec 31. Collector site
- Missouri State Tax Commission — assessment ratios (Res 19%, Comm 32%, Ag 12%). STC site
- Christian County Assessor — “Calculating Estimated Property Taxes” (commercial surtax 0.34%). PDF
- Ownwell — Clever, MO property tax snapshot (median effective rate and bill/value). Link
- Christian County — Basic Financial Statements (FY 2023) noting no general-operations property-tax levy; sales tax funds operations. County PDF
Also helpful: MO DOR sales/use portal & address lookup — Link.
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