Clinton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,047 Population 993/sq mi density
$50,852 Median Income $27,184 per capita
$147,700 Home Value $171,477 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
748 Violent Crime/100K 2,077 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,852 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,852
32% below
$27,184 per capita
Home Value
$147,700
48% below
Zillow: $171,477
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
748/100K
97% above
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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
68%
Home Value
52%
Rent
61%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $50,852 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,184. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $147,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,477. Median rent is $706/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 748 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,077/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population9,047
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,852
Per Capita$27,184
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,700
Rent$706
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$171,477
Housing Units4,373
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent748/100K
Property2,077/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation810 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.5%
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Clinton was founded in 1836.
The median home in Clinton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (40 miles).
19.8% of the population has a disability.