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Clinton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
27,418
Population
655/sq mi density
$70,913
Median Income
$36,956 per capita
$220,400
Home Value
$230,444 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
924
Violent Crime/100K
6,023 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,913 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$220,400 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
924 violent crimes/100K (143% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 326 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3544°N, 90.3419°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hinds County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.1").