The Town FilesClinton, Arkansas
City in Van Buren County · population 2,509 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,800
- Household income
- $42,946
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.0
Clinton is a city of 2,509 people in Van Buren County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $126,800, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 89% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 82% of Arkansas towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $126,800, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $42,946, which is more affordable than 37% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $712 a month. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,800 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $712 | $792 |
| Median household income | $42,946 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.7% | 84.4% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 24.1°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 5, 2008 about 0.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 112 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 10, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1973.
Severe weather in Van Buren County since 1996
Van Buren County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Van Buren County
Van Buren County had 3,804 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,889 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Clinton
3 public schools with 1,305 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 568 | 14.6 |
| CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 418 | 8.4 |
| CLINTON JR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-8 | 319 | 13.3 |
Towns near Clinton
- Greenbrier, AR24.5 mi · 5,707 people · home $206,600
- Heber Springs, AR24.6 mi · 6,969 people · home $176,300
- Mountain View, AR27.5 mi · 2,877 people · home $203,900
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 67% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 82%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $126,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,946, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $712 a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.8 inches of snow.
Does Clinton get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)