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Clinton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,814 Population 2,140/sq mi density
$43,374 Median Income $25,403 per capita
$96,800 Home Value $126,629 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
893 Violent Crime/100K 2,702 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,374 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
893 violent crimes/100K (135% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,374
42% below
$25,403 per capita
Home Value
$96,800
66% below
Zillow: $126,629
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
893/100K
135% above
2,702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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)

Income
58%
Home Value
34%
Rent
69%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
235%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $43,374 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,403. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $96,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,629. Median rent is $806/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 893 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 135% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,702/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.4% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,814
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,140/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,374
Per Capita$25,403
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$534M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$806
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$126,629
Housing Units2,247
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent893/100K
Property2,702/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault872/100K
Burglary489/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death7,682/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation484 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Clinton was founded in 1829.
The median home in Clinton was built in 1944.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.