At a Glance
Median Income
$43,374
$25,403 per capita
Home Value
$96,800
Zillow: $126,629
Median Rent
$806/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
893/100K
2,702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
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)
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.