Clinton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hickman County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,246
Population
774/sq mi density
$32,991
Median Income
$17,984 per capita
$48,700
Home Value
$134,269 Zillow
$656
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
84
Violent Crime/100K
251 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$32,991 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,700 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6658°N, 88.9941°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hickman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").