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Clinton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,012 Population 1,964/sq mi density
$55,960 Median Income $34,375 per capita
$101,200 Home Value $146,446 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 2,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,960 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation729 ft (222 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density1,964/sq mi
Coordinates40.1470°N, 88.9632°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDe Witt County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 146 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 147 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 145 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 103 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 124 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 146 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 140 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

812 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 862 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 74 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 79 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 27 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 77 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 61 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 88 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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