The Town FilesClinton, Illinois
City in De Witt County · population 7,004 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,800
- Household income
- $62,323
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 38.4
Clinton is a city of 7,004 people in De Witt County, Illinois. The median home is worth $102,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more walkable than 85% of Illinois towns, hipper than 83% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 82% of Illinois towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $102,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $62,323, which is more affordable than 85% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $934 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $934 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,323 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 90.4% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 39.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 1995 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 28, 2003.
Severe weather in De Witt County since 1996
De Witt County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in De Witt County
De Witt County had 5,008 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,169 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Clinton
5 public schools with 1,722 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | 9-12 | 507 | 13.0 |
| Clinton Elem School | 2-5 | 491 | 12.0 |
| Clinton Jr High School | 6-8 | 384 | 11.3 |
| Lincoln Elem School | PK-1 | 177 | 14.8 |
| Douglas Elem School | PK-1 | 163 | 11.6 |
Towns near Clinton
- Heyworth, IL11.7 mi · 2,791 people · home $210,600
- Forsyth, IL15.3 mi · 3,734 people · home $281,000
- Le Roy, IL17.0 mi · 3,512 people · home $167,600
- Decatur, IL20.2 mi · 70,522 people · home $99,600
- Lincoln, IL21.5 mi · 13,288 people · home $124,300
- Monticello, IL22.0 mi · 5,941 people · home $210,500
- Bloomington, IL22.7 mi · 78,680 people · home $203,300
- Mount Zion, IL25.4 mi · 6,019 people · home $201,100
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 14% of Illinois towns and quieter than 28%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $102,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,323, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $934 a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year and 19.4 inches of snow.
Does Clinton get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 1995. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- 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)