Clinton, ME

Maine

Clinton is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,043. Residents earn $74,706 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,043 Population 118/sq mi density
$74,706 Median Income $32,333 per capita
$146,800 Home Value $238,645 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
446 Violent Crime/100K 1,189 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,706 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,800 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,706
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $146,800
48% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 446/100K
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.2%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,043
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,706
Per Capita$32,333
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,569M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$238,645

Crime

F
Violent446/100K
Property1,189/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault268/100K
Burglary178/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.9%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Elevation176 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.6%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute20 min
Libraries18

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clinton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Clinton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clinton is $74,706, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clinton is $146,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 446 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,189 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 71.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Clinton has a population of 1,043 with a density of 118 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,043
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
8.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Clinton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clinton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clinton is $74,706, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Clinton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,706
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,333
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
IRS Avg AGI$68,050

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,431
County GDP$8,569M

Business (County)

Restaurants314
Healthcare472
Retail519
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,195
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Clinton is $146,800, 48% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $238,645.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,800
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$238,645

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,195
48% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
In Clinton, 32.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 29.9% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Clinton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.2%
0% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma12.7%
COPD7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression29.9%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.8%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities472
Clinton has a violent crime rate of 446 per 100,000 residents, 17% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,189 per 100,000 (39% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Clinton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent446.0/100K
17% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape148.7/100K
Robbery29.7/100K
Assault267.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,189.4/100K
39% below US avg
Burglary178.4/100K
Theft832.6/100K
Vehicle Theft178.4/100K
Arson29.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Clinton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches
18% above US avg
Snowfall71.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation176 ft (54 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates44.6446°N, 69.4887°W
County FIPS23011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.2%
D 47.5%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+94.6%
School Test Score5.64
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density118/sq mi
Total Area8.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants314
Retail Stores519

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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