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Clinton.
About
Life in Clinton
Clinton sits squarely in the Jackson metro area, which means you're close enough to a major city for work and culture but far enough out to have your own distinct community feel. The median household income is solid at around $75,000, unemployment is low at 3.2%, and housing is reasonably priced with median home values around $225,800 and rent averaging $1,118 a month — not cheap, but fair for the region. The population has been growing steadily, and nearly half of residents have a college degree, which speaks to the educational institutions here like Mississippi College and Hinds Community College.
Clinton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
6.0%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
-5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Clinton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clinton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (27.7%), and 2.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 17% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Clinton
In Clinton, rent runs 17% above the MS average, and home values are 33% above the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,728
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $237,691 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MS average
Unemployment in Clinton
Unemployment in Clinton is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MS 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
Commute24.2 min avg
How Clinton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clinton, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Small hub600k 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 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clinton runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
95.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
928.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clinton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hinds County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hinds County, which includes Clinton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $181,000 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2023 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $14.1M |
| 2022 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.9M |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.2M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2019 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.4M |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $446,000 |
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
Hinds County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hinds County, which includes Clinton, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hinds County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clinton has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
61.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.09" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.36" |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 4.83" |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 5.28" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 3.34" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 3.57" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 4.20" |
| Dec | 60°F | 40°F | 4.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clinton
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Clinton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Merit Health Central
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Jackson
University of Mississippi Med Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Jackson
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Jackson
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clinton
Clinton's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Clinton
Mississippi Christian University
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,518 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · 58% graduate · median earnings $54,122 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 4,600 students · in-state tuition $9,635 · 40% graduate · median earnings $42,075 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,471 students · in-state tuition $30,400 · 45% graduate · median earnings $50,101 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Mississippi
9.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 8% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 639 students · in-state tuition $12,628 · 35% graduate · median earnings $41,624 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $45,570 · 56% graduate · median earnings $65,503 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clinton
Clinton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
30 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clinton
Quisenberry Library
605 East Northside Drive, Clinton
Cities Near Clinton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Clinton FAQ
Is Clinton, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Clinton's median rent is $1,118/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $74,745/year. Median home value is $225,800.
Is Clinton, Mississippi safe?⌄
Clinton's violent crime rate was 95 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 928 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clinton, Mississippi?⌄
Clinton has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clinton, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Clinton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,118/month and median household income is $74,745/year. The median home value is $225,800. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clinton, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Clinton is 24 minutes, which is about 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