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Clinton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
308 Population 321/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $32,824 per capita
$71,800 Home Value $224,588 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$32,824 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
75% below
Zillow: $224,588
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 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
85%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,824. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $71,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,588. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 706/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population308
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$32,824
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$224,588
Housing Units206
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property706/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,159 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Clinton was built in 1952.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.