Clarissa
Small-Town Character.
A Community Looking Forward.
Clarissa is a welcoming Todd County community shaped by agriculture, local businesses, longtime residents, and a strong tradition of neighbors working together.
Welcome to Clarissa
A Community Built With
Purpose and Pride.
Clarissa began taking shape in the late 1800s as settlers, businesses, and transportation routes helped establish a new community in Eagle Valley Township. The townsite was platted in the 1870s, a post office followed in 1880, and Clarissa was officially incorporated in 1897.
Over the generations, agriculture, local commerce, schools, churches, civic organizations, and community gathering places have helped shape Clarissa into the community it is today.
Clarissa, Minnesota
Get to know Clarissa.
Explore the people, households, and workforce that shape Clarissa. These community statistics provide a starting point for business planning, local investment, and economic development.
Our community
People call it home.
Population, age, and household estimates offer a foundation for understanding Clarissa’s residents and community needs.
Population
Estimated residents · Census ACS
Median age
Years · Census ACS
Households
Occupied households · Census ACS
Explore population by age
Estimated Clarissa residents in each age group, from young children to older adults.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9 |
| 5–9 | 50 |
| 10–14 | 52 |
| 15–19 | 19 |
| 20–24 | 52 |
| 25–29 | 20 |
| 30–34 | 15 |
| 35–39 | 45 |
| 40–44 | 24 |
| 45–49 | 15 |
| 50–54 | 29 |
| 55–59 | 19 |
| 60–64 | 42 |
| 65–69 | 54 |
| 70–74 | 36 |
| 75–79 | 63 |
| 80–84 | 24 |
| 85+ | 54 |
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Household snapshot
Housing & income.
Explore household earnings, income per person, and the estimated value of owner-occupied homes in Clarissa.
Median household income
Annual household income · Census ACS
Per capita income
Annual income per person · Census ACS
Median home value
Owner-occupied homes · Census ACS
Explore homeownership & renting
Estimated owner-occupied and renter-occupied homes. Vacant housing units are not included.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Owner occupied | 222 |
| Renter occupied | 64 |
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
People & opportunity
Workforce & education.
Explore Clarissa’s resident labor force and the educational attainment of its adult population.
Civilian labor force · ages 16+
Five-year estimate · Census ACS
The civilian labor force includes employed residents and residents classified as unemployed. This measure is based on where people live, including those who commute outside Clarissa for work. It is not a count of jobs located within the city.
Explore educational attainment
Highest level of education completed by Clarissa residents age 25 and older. This includes adults both inside and outside the labor force.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 25 |
| High school / GED | 262 |
| Some college, no degree | 69 |
| Associate’s degree | 53 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 27 |
| Graduate / professional degree | 4 |
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
A Look Back
Rooted in Todd County History.
Clarissa’s story grew alongside agriculture, transportation, local commerce, and the people who built homes, businesses, churches, schools, and community institutions here.
A Community Takes Shape
The Clarissa townsite is established in Eagle Valley Township as settlement and commerce begin growing in the area.
A Local Center Grows
A post office begins serving Clarissa as the community continues developing into a center for the surrounding rural area.
Clarissa Is Incorporated
Clarissa officially incorporates as a village, marking another important step in the community’s growth.
Community Highlights
Places and Traditions That Bring People Together.
Clarissa’s community life is shaped by the places, traditions, and gathering spaces that help people stay connected.
Local Parks & Trails
Outdoor spaces and walking opportunities provide places to gather, play, and enjoy the community.
Clarissa Museum
Discover local history and the people, businesses, and traditions that helped shape Clarissa.
Community Gatherings
From local celebrations and civic organizations to events at the Clarissa Ballroom, community life remains an important part of Clarissa.
Life in Clarissa
A Small Community With Plenty of Local Life.
Clarissa’s identity is shaped by the people and places that bring the community together. Local parks, churches, civic groups, businesses, agriculture, and community events all contribute to the town’s close-knit character.
The community also has longtime gathering places such as the Clarissa Ballroom, along with a local museum on Highway 71 that preserves the stories and artifacts of Clarissa’s early years.
Explore Clarissa
Find Your Connection to the Community.
Whether you are considering Clarissa as a place to live, grow a business, invest, or simply learn more about the community, TCDC can help connect you with local contacts, resources, and opportunities.
City Information
Mayor
Brent Line
City clerk
Janet Gabler
City administrator
Jill Stalberger
City office phone
City office email
City hall address
Office hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm Closed Noon-1:00pm daily