Clinton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,012 Population 1,964/sq mi density
$55,960 Median Income $34,375 per capita
$101,200 Home Value $156,227 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
276 Violent Crime/100K 1,963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,960 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,960
26% below
$34,375 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
64% below
Zillow: $156,227
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
27% below
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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
74%
Home Value
36%
Rent
79%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
73%
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 $55,960 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,375. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,227. Median rent is $916/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,963/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,012
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,964/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,960
Per Capita$34,375
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,629M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$916
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$156,227
Housing Units3,451
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent276/100K
Property1,963/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,246/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation729 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Clinton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.