At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$32,824 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
Zillow: $243,315
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 2.5% (31% 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 $243,315. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
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. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population308
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$32,824
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$243,315
Housing Units206
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
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.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.