Clinton, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
7,012 Population
$55,960 Median Income
$101,200 Home Value
$916 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
309 Violent Crime / 100K
39.7 yrs Median Age
18.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population7,012
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,964/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91.2%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$55,960
Per Capita Income$34,375
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate8.0%
County GDP$1,629M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$101,200
Zillow Value$146,446
Median Rent$916
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,218

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Depression25.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime309/100K
Property Crime1,669/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft14.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul26° / 75°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow19 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.41
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Work From Home9.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,960
Home Value$101,200
Median Rent$916
Poverty Rate8.0%
Bachelor's Degree+18.3%
Unemployment3.4%
Violent Crime308.6 /100K
Avg Temperature52.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,012
Population Density1,964 per sq mi
Median Age39.7 years
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.2% Black 2% Hispanic 2.5% Other 4.3%
White91.2%
Black or African American2.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.3%

Language

English Only97.1%
Spanish Speakers2.9%
English 97.1% Spanish 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.3%
Health Insurance95.1%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,960
Per Capita Income$34,375
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,292
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,073

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate8.0%
Total Establishments (County)346
County GDP$1,629M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation35
Healthcare Facilities26
Retail Stores56
Manufacturing11
Total Establishments346

Industry Mix

Restaurants 35 Healthcare 26 Retail 56 Manufacturing 11

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,073
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,043

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.0 min
Work From Home9.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

64% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$101,200
Zillow Home Value Index$146,446

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.0%

Rental Costs

21% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$916

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$955
1 Bedroom$995
2 Bedroom$1,218
3 Bedroom$1,568
4 Bedroom$1,812

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,043
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.98%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.1%
Regular Checkup75.1%
Premature Death Rate9,246 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.7 / 10
Exercise Access79.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)26
Restaurants (County)35

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime308.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape196.4 /100K
Robbery14.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault98.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,669.5 /100K
Burglary869.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft785.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft14.0 /100K
Arson28.1 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

26°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.8 in
Annual Snowfall19.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation729 ft (222 m)
Land Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density1,964 per sq mi
Latitude40.1470°
Longitude-88.9632°
County FIPS17039

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 26.6%

Republican +44.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.3%
High School+87.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.41

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,964 per sq mi
Land Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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