At a Glance
Median Income
$70,913
$36,956 per capita
Home Value
$220,400
Zillow: $238,090
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
1,221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
12.2% 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+
3.7 / 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 $70,913 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,956. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clinton is $220,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,090. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Clinton reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,221/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clinton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population27,418
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,913
Per Capita$36,956
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,400
Rent$1,135
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$238,090
Housing Units11,032
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property1,221/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary53/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation326 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Clinton was founded in 1823.
The median home in Clinton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.