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Clinton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hickman County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,246 Population 774/sq mi density
$32,991 Median Income $17,984 per capita
$48,700 Home Value $122,339 Zillow
$656 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,991 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,700 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,991
56% below
$17,984 per capita
Home Value
$48,700
83% below
Zillow: $122,339
Median Rent
$656/mo
44% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
58% below
400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
Avg Temperature
58°F
318 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
44%
Home Value
17%
Rent
56%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $32,991 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,984. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $48,700 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,339. Median rent is $656/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 400/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,246
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,991
Per Capita$17,984
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$280M
Avg Weekly Wage$792

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,700
Rent$656
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$122,339
Housing Units591
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent160/100K
Property400/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary160/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Premature Death14,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation387 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clinton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.