Clarksville at a glance
- Population: roughly 376 people; 530th of 937 places in Missouri (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 371 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a gain of roughly 1.3% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 530th largest of 937 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 43% of Missouri places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 39.3695, -90.9049 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities (120-mile radius): Pleasant Hill, IL (5 mi); Louisiana, MO (10 mi); Eolia, MO (11 mi); Elsberry, MO (15 mi); Bowling Green, MO (16 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller places: Paynesville, MO (7 mi); Nebo, IL (8 mi); Annada, MO (8 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Clarksville
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
The advertised interest rate leaves out fees that the APR captures, which is why APR is the number to weigh; try the personal loan calculator before you apply.
A longer term reduces what you owe each month and increases the total interest, which is the trade-off to weigh before choosing one.
Pre-qualification is a good first filter: it shows the rate and amount a lender may offer before you agree to a full application and a hard inquiry.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Clarksville
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Missouri, and therefore in Clarksville.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Clarksville
Before you commit to a personal loan in Clarksville, work through these steps:
- 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.