Minnesota
Clinton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 308. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clinton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Clinton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clinton is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Clinton is $71,800, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Clinton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches, including 43.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,824 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,026 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,920 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 221 |
| County GDP | $336M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,260 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.15% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
| Census Median | $71,800 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,588 |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,260 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.15% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 6.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.5 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,159 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4669°N, 96.4426°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27011 |
Winner: Republican by 29.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.1% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |