Clarkson Valley at a glance
- Population: about 2,543, 207th by size in Missouri of 937 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 2,609 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 2.5% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Missouri places: 207th largest of 937 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 78% of Missouri's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 38.6253, -90.5930.
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Chesterfield, MO (2 mi); Ellisville, MO (2 mi); Ballwin, MO (3 mi); Wildwood, MO (5 mi); Manchester, MO (6 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Smaller places close by: Winchester, MO (4 mi); Twin Oaks, MO (6 mi); Weldon Spring Heights, MO (7 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Clarkson Valley
A personal loan is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years.
Compare offers on APR rather than the headline rate — the APR includes most fees, and you can model the total with our personal loan calculator.
The offer you receive reflects the lender's read of your credit, income and debts, and the term controls the balance between payment size and total interest.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Clarkson Valley
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Missouri, and therefore in Clarkson Valley.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10% per annum, or the higher published 'market rate' (RSMo § 408.030) Source says: "a rate of interest not exceeding ten percent per annum on money due or to become due upon any contract" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed — unsecured loans of $500 or less require a license from the Director of the Division of Finance (RSMo § 408.500) Source says: "in the business of making unsecured loans of five hundred dollars or less shall obtain a license from the director of the division of finance" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer credit lenders licensed and regulated by the Division of Finance's consumer credit section (Chapters 367 and 408, RSMo) Source says: "The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Missouri Division of Finance (Department of Commerce and Insurance) Source says: "We regulate state-chartered banks, trust companies, consumer credit facilities, mortgage brokers, and savings and loan institutions" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Additional loan fee cap (30+ day loans) | Up to 10% of principal, capped at $100 (RSMo § 408.140) Source says: "a fee, not to exceed ten percent of the principal amount loaned not to exceed one hundred dollars may be charged by the lender" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Clarkson Valley
Run through this list before signing anything in Clarkson Valley:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Missouri using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.