Clinton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,814 Population 2,140/sq mi density
$43,374 Median Income $25,403 per capita
$96,800 Home Value $130,186 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,374 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $806/mo rent
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: $130,186
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
58%
Home Value
34%
Rent
69%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $43,374 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,403. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% 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 $130,186. 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,814
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,140/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,374
Per Capita$25,403
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$534M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$806
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$130,186
Housing Units2,247
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
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.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.