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Fort Campbell

Fort Campbell · Clarksville, Tennessee / Kentucky

Fort Campbell straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee border, home to the legendary 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and 5th Special Forces Group. Clarksville, TN is the primary off-post community, a rapidly growing city with a strong military culture and affordable cost of living.

E-5 BAH
$1,350/mo
O-3 BAH
$1,791/mo
Avg Home Price
$250,000 to $340,000
Branch
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Where Fort Campbell Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

Sango / Northeast Clarksville

Off-Post

$1,300 to $1,700/mo

Newest development, best schools, 20 min to gate, fastest growing area

St. Bethlehem

Off-Post

$1,200 to $1,600/mo

Central Clarksville, convenient shopping, solid neighborhood

Hopkinsville, KY

Off-Post

$900 to $1,300/mo

North gate community, very affordable, smaller town feel

Hammond Heights / Ringgold

Off-Post

$1,100 to $1,500/mo

West Clarksville, convenient to South Gate, mid-range pricing

Schools

Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools

Grades K to 12

Large district, newer schools in Sango area are best-rated

Fort Campbell Schools (DoDEA)

Grades K to 12

On-post DoDEA schools are excellent, a major perk for on-post residents

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Campbell Crossing manages on-post housing. DoDEA school access is a major draw. Apply early for 3 to 4 BR units.

Off-Post Rental Market

Clarksville is one of the most affordable military markets. Excellent value, especially in Sango area.

Commute

Gate 4 (41A) is most commonly used for south Clarksville. Gate 7 serves the north/Hopkinsville side. Traffic manageable outside peak hours.

Installation Highlights

  • Home to the 101st Airborne (Air Assault), storied unit history
  • Very affordable cost of living vs. most installations
  • No state income tax in Tennessee (where most families live)
  • Nashville is just 45 minutes away
  • Strong spouse employment market in Clarksville's growing economy

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