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Clinton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Van Buren County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,506 Population 192/sq mi density
$41,447 Median Income $23,171 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $174,977 Zillow
$710 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
321 Violent Crime/100K 4,540 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,447 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $710/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,447
45% below
$23,171 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
57% below
Zillow: $174,977
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
321/100K
15% below
4,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
43%
Rent
61%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $41,447 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,171. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,977. Median rent is $710/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 321 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,540/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,506
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,447
Per Capita$23,171
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$484M
Avg Weekly Wage$844

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$710
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$174,977
Housing Units1,289
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent321/100K
Property4,540/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary884/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation585 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Clinton was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.