Clinton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
24,425 Population 686/sq mi density
$57,493 Median Income $33,799 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $135,834 Zillow
$751 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
360 Violent Crime/100K 2,768 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,493 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
360 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,493
23% below
$33,799 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
59% below
Zillow: $135,834
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
360/100K
5% below
2,768/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
77%
Home Value
41%
Rent
65%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $57,493 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,799. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,834. Median rent is $751/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,768/100K.

Education

21.6% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population24,425
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,493
Per Capita$33,799
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$751
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$135,834
Housing Units12,352
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent360/100K
Property2,768/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation677 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Clinton was founded in 1836.
The median home in Clinton was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.