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Clanton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Chilton County County
Clanton, AL
At a Glance
How Clanton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clanton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Clanton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clanton residents earn a median household income of $49,952 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,399. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 922 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clanton is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,828. Median rent is $948/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Clanton reports 513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,500/100K. The murder rate is 11.4/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Clanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clanton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.