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Clinton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Boone County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,034 Population 1,422/sq mi density
$68,571 Median Income $31,843 per capita
$172,300 Home Value $286,065 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 557 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,571 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,422/sq mi
Coordinates42.5575°N, 88.8681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 37.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.9 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 122 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 72 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 104 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 102 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 58 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 1,178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 86 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 62 km 1
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 38 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 19 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 88 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 47 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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