At a Glance
Median Income
$57,493
$33,799 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
Zillow: $125,082
Median Rent
$751/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
3,647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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 $125,082. 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 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 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 Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,493
Per Capita$33,799
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$751
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$125,082
Housing Units12,352
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property3,647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault216/100K
Burglary729/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.