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Living in
Clinton.
About
Life in Clinton
Clinton is a community of 10,141 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $68,882, median rent runs about $962 per month, and median home values are around $225,000. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Clinton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Foreign-Born
2.7%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Clinton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clinton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.3%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
23.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
45.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
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 TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Clinton
In Clinton, rent runs 19% below the TN average, and home values are 22% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,189
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $332,436 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Clinton
Unemployment in Anderson County, which includes Clinton, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Clinton: Anderson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anderson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Clinton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.6 min avg
How Clinton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clinton, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Small hub1.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 142 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 29% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clinton runs 29% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
426.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clinton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
73.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anderson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anderson County, which includes Clinton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 9 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $603,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anderson County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anderson County, which includes Clinton, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Anderson County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clinton has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.5"
Annual Snowfall
4.4"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 30°F | 5.07" |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 5.59" |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 5.12" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 5.20" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 4.07" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.55" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 5.54" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.46" |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 3.83" |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 3.12" |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 4.62" |
| Dec | 51°F | 33°F | 5.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clinton
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Clinton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Powell
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center
Psychiatric · 8.2 mi away · Oak Ridge
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Oak Ridge
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.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clinton
Clinton's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clinton (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 8,745 students · in-state tuition $19,360 · 45% graduate · median earnings $45,099 (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: Obed Wild & Scenic River, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clinton
Clinton has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Obed Wild & Scenic River (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
26 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
42 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
46 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
49 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clinton
Clinton Public Library
118 South Hicks Street, Clinton
Cities Near Clinton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Clinton FAQ
Is Clinton, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Clinton's median rent is $962/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,882/year. Median home value is $225,000.
Is Clinton, Tennessee safe?⌄
Clinton's violent crime rate was 426 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clinton, Tennessee?⌄
Anderson County, which includes Clinton, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clinton, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Clinton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $962/month and median household income is $68,882/year. The median home value is $225,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clinton, Tennessee?⌄
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