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Living in
Clinton.
About
Life in Clinton
Clinton is a community of 24,425 people in Iowa. The median household income is $60,230, median rent runs about $791 per month, and median home values are around $118,200. The average commute is 19.3 minutes.
Clinton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
87.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Egypt
Who lives in Clinton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clinton, the largest foreign-born group is from Egypt (20.2%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
21.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.1%
of households
Married Couples
40.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below IA average
Rent, home values, and income in Clinton
In Clinton, rent runs 19% below the IA average, and home values are 43% below the IA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,152
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1953
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $135,254 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above IA average
Unemployment in Clinton
Unemployment in Clinton is 1.5 percentage points higher than the IA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Clinton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.9 min avg
How Clinton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clinton, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Quad City International Airport (MLI)
Regional airport · few flights342k passengers boarded in 2025
- 118 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 14% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clinton runs 14% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
282.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,246.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clinton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clinton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clinton County, which includes Clinton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 23 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clinton County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clinton County, which includes Clinton, is typically good — 217 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
217
per year
Moderate Days
145
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Clinton County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clinton has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.2"
Annual Snowfall
31.9"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.45" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.68" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.32" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.40" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.39" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.74" |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.89" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.20" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.69" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.64" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.19" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clinton
Clinton has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Morrison Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Morrison
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clinton
Clinton's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clinton
Clinton has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
National Historic Site
59 mi awayEffigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clinton
Clinton Public Library
306 8th Ave S, Clinton
Lyons Branch
105 Main Ave, Clinton
Cities Near Clinton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Clinton FAQ
Is Clinton, Iowa affordable?⌄
Clinton's median rent is $791/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,230/year. Median home value is $118,200.
Is Clinton, Iowa safe?⌄
Clinton's violent crime rate was 283 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2247 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clinton, Iowa?⌄
Clinton has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clinton, Iowa?⌄
The cost of living in Clinton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $791/month and median household income is $60,230/year. The median home value is $118,200. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clinton, Iowa?⌄
The average commute in Clinton is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from