The Town FilesClinton, Iowa
City in Clinton County · population 24,469 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,200
- Household income
- $60,230
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 44.0
Clinton is a city of 24,469 people in Clinton County, Iowa. The median home is worth $118,200, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Iowa towns, more vibrant than 93% of Iowa towns, better transit than 91% of Iowa towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $118,200, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $60,230, which is more affordable than 71% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $791 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,200 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $791 | $820 |
| Median household income | $60,230 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 88.5% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 14.3°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.9 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 1990 about 5.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 22, 1970.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | DR-4119: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 19,273 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,714 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Clinton
6 public schools with 3,232 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | 9-12 | 947 | 13.5 |
| Clinton Middle School | 6-8 | 753 | 13.2 |
| Eagle Heights Elementary School | PK-5 | 447 | 12.1 |
| Bluff Elementary School | PK-5 | 391 | 12.2 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | PK-5 | 357 | 10.8 |
| Whittier Elementary School | K-5 | 337 | 11.6 |
Towns near Clinton
- Camanche, IA3.8 mi · 4,570 people · home $172,400
- Fulton, IL4.6 mi · 3,647 people · home $121,700
- Morrison, IL14.7 mi · 4,085 people · home $118,000
- DeWitt, IA15.6 mi · 5,514 people · home $237,100
- Savanna, IL18.2 mi · 2,783 people · home $72,400
- Park View, IA18.4 mi · 2,709 people · home $276,000
- Le Claire, IA18.4 mi · 4,710 people · home $318,700
- Eldridge, IA22.4 mi · 6,726 people · home $350,500
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 10% of Iowa towns and quieter than 15%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $118,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,230, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $791 a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 31.9 inches of snow.
Does Clinton get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 1990. The typical Iowa 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)