At a Glance
Median Income
$42,344
$26,370 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
Zillow: $146,491
Median Rent
$754/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
417/100K
5,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 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)
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 $42,344 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,370. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,402 business establishments, including 758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clinton is $185,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,491. Median rent is $754/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Clinton reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,236/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clinton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,336
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,344
Per Capita$26,370
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$24,445M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A
Home Value$185,600
Rent$754
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$146,491
Housing Units3,353
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent417/100K
Property5,236/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault282/100K
Burglary1,160/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,884/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation152 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Clinton was founded in 1740.
The median home in Clinton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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