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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation484 ft (148 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density2,140/sq mi
Coordinates39.6610°N, 87.4047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyParke County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience43.6 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 141 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 140 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 141 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 21 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 144 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 149 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 88 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 67 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 141 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 57 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 141 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 140 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 140 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 86 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 55 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 18 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 142 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 95 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 144 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 979 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 99 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 69 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 55 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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