Situated on Eagle Creek, the City of Clarissa is a regional employment center, thanks to the Central Todd County Care Center, as well as a number of small manufacturing and retail concerns.
City of Clarissa
P.O. Box 396
202 Main St. W
Clarissa, MN 56440
Mayor: Robert Gamache
PO Box 396
Clarissa, MN 56440
218-756-2681
Clerk: Sue Kent
PO Box 396
Clarissa, MN 56440
218-756-2125
clarissa@eaglevalleytel.net
*Permits can be picked up at Clarissa City Hall
*Elections are held at Clarissa City Hall
As of 2024 the population of Clarissa, MN is 703. The population is expected to grow to 739 by 2029 - a growth rate of 1.00%.
The median age of Clarissa, MN residents is 45.
The diversity index of Clarissa, MN is 36.4, meaning that there is a 36% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Clarissa, MN is $66,328 and projected to be $75,175 in 2029. Per capita income is $27,631, projected to be $30,798 in 2029. 0.57% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $381,051 and the average disposable income is $55,315.
There are 328 housing units in Clarissa, MN; 225 are owner-occupied, 67 are rented, and 36 are vacant. The average home value is $277,222, with 2 homes built in 2010 or later, and 79 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 43 businesses in Clarissa, MN, employing 332 workers and pulling from a labor force of 238 age 16 and above. 86 workers commute into Clarissa, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
152 residents both live and work in/around Clarissa, MN. The average travel time is 24.3 minutes. 13.16% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 197 drive alone, 14 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 11 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 16 residents work from home.
243 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 66 have associates degrees, 40 have bachelor’s degrees, and 12 hold a graduate or professional degree.
