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Clinton, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
Clinton, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clinton residents earn a median household income of $40,372 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,388. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 928 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clinton is $154,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,558. Median rent is $864/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Clinton reports 785 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,149/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clinton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.