The Town FilesClinton, Missouri
City in Henry County · population 9,174 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,400
- Household income
- $51,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 44.2
Clinton is a city of 9,174 people in Henry County, Missouri. The median home is worth $155,400, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more vibrant than 76% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 74% of Missouri towns, better transit than 71% of Missouri towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $155,400, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $51,250, which is more affordable than 36% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $702 a month. 67.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $702 | $855 |
| Median household income | $51,250 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 13.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 88.7% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 43.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 4, 1956 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 8,123 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,739 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Clinton
8 public schools with 2,012 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLINTON SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 628 | 17.0 |
| CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 382 | 14.7 |
| CLINTON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 378 | 15.1 |
| HENRY ELEM. | K-2 | 365 | 11.8 |
| CLINTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-PK | 114 | 12.7 |
| LEESVILLE ELEM. | PK-8 | 98 | 8.2 |
| Davis Elem. | K-8 | 47 | 7.8 |
| CLINTON TECHNICAL SCH. | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Clinton
- Windsor, MO17.3 mi · 2,775 people · home $101,400
- Warrensburg, MO27.1 mi · 19,337 people · home $222,200
- Whiteman AFB, MO27.6 mi · 2,896 people · home $328,800
- Knob Noster, MO29.6 mi · 2,782 people · home $202,600
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 49% of Missouri towns and quieter than 47%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $155,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,250, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $702 a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 11.1 inches of snow.
Does Clinton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 4, 1956. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)