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Is Clinton a Good Place to Live? Clinton, Mississippi: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Clinton ranks #520 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #97 of 208 small cities and #5 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (95 per 100,000, #33 of 174), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.3%, #139 of 182).
Clinton by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Clinton's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Clinton?
Clinton's cost of living index is 89, 11% below the US level of 100 and #166 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,118/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $238,090, 20% above the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
| Measure | Clinton | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 89#166 of 1,308 | 87 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $238,090#216 of 1,187 | $197,606 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,724/mo#530 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $225,800#316 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,118/mo#357 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 17.9%#231 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Clinton housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Clinton is in the Jackson, MS metro.
Mississippi housing market →Is Clinton safe?
Clinton recorded 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 71% below the US rate of 328 and 58% below Mississippi's 227. That ranks #119 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #33 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Clinton Police Department. Property crime runs 928 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Clinton | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 95#119 of 1,085 | 227 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 928#183 of 1,085 | 1,264 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Clinton?
The median household in Clinton earns $74,745, 10% below the US figure of $83,163 and 26% above Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Clinton | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $74,745#710 of 1,312 | $59,127 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.2%#155 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 9.6%#468 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.3%#853 of 1,132 | +0.1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Clinton?
The median resident of Clinton is 35.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 47.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #301 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Clinton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 35.3 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 47.8%#301 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 68.4% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Clinton's schools and health?
Clinton's 7 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 16 students per teacher and $9,681 spent per pupil. 35.1% of adults are obese and 11.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Clinton | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 88.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 16#634 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $9,681#1154 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 35.1%#777 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11.6%#715 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 15.4%#313 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.1%#389 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,187 students are enrolled in Clinton's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Clinton?
The average commute in Clinton is 24.2 minutes (Mississippi 26.4); 0% of workers take transit and 8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Clinton scores 6.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1265 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.8°F and winters 49.4°F, with 51.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Clinton | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 24.2 min#711 of 1,312 | 26.4 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3%#191 of 1,312 | 7.7% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 77.6% | 81.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 8% | 6.2% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 6.7#1265 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.4 | 37.5 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 62 | 40.8 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 69.7 | 47.8 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 76.6 | 54.6 | 5.3 |
| May | 83.9 | 63.3 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 90 | 70.6 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 92.1 | 73 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 92.4 | 72.6 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 87.7 | 67.6 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 78.5 | 55.6 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 67.2 | 44.5 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 59.5 | 39.5 | 4.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Jackson Hawkins Fld.
| Measure | Clinton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 66°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 49.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 51.3 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Jackson Hawkins Fld.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Clinton?
Hinds County's air had a median air quality index of 52, and 46% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hinds County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 80% of US counties.
| Measure | Clinton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 52#889 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.23%#1011 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hinds County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hinds County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.03% | 97% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.025% | 93% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 84% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0067% | 83% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0029% | 81% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0068% | 72% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0069% | 70% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Clinton compare with similar-size cities?
Clinton is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #97 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 27,195.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #520 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 | 24.2 min |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #560 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 | 17.4 min |
| Conway, SCPop. 27,263 | #1072 | 48.5 | $56,650 | $866/mo | 324 | 24 min |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #410 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data | 28.9 min |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #185 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 | 20.5 min |
| Mason City, IAPop. 27,050 | #577 | 57.0 | $64,804 | $882/mo | 354 | 13.5 min |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #711 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 | 28.6 min |
| South Portland, MEPop. 26,930 | #80 | 69.1 | $86,838 | $1,812/mo | 55 | 17.1 min |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #1018 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 | 15.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Clinton compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Clinton ranks #5 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 57.8 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 26% above the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 58% below the statewide rate. Homes are 20% above the typical Mississippi home.
| City | Rank in MS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MSPop. 27,946 | #1 | 68.8 | $119,338 | $1,853/mo | 21 |
| Brandon, MSPop. 25,542 | #2 | 63.2 | $92,783 | $1,382/mo | 50 |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #3 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #4 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #5 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 |
| Oxford, MSPop. 26,411 | #6 | 57.3 | $64,451 | $1,071/mo | 140 |
| Southaven, MSPop. 56,226 | #7 | 56.0 | $78,483 | $1,445/mo | 266 |
| Tupelo, MSPop. 37,791 | #8 | 55.5 | $66,257 | $976/mo | 310 |
| Ridgeland, MSPop. 24,587 | #9 | 52.6 | $66,038 | $1,336/mo | 320 |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #10 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 |
| Starkville, MSPop. 25,721 | #11 | 52.0 | $42,125 | $916/mo | 58 |
| Horn Lake, MSPop. 26,647 | #12 | 50.6 | $53,311 | $1,435/mo | 79 |
| Hattiesburg, MSPop. 48,619 | #13 | 49.3 | $46,342 | $1,005/mo | 256 |
| Gulfport, MSPop. 73,003 | #14 | 47.2 | $49,919 | $1,086/mo | 569 |
| Columbus, MSPop. 23,348 | #15 | 46.5 | $42,235 | $897/mo | 470 |
| Jackson, MSPop. 146,631 | #16 | 45.4 | $42,071 | $1,055/mo | 400 |
| Pascagoula, MSPop. 21,710 | #17 | 44.7 | $52,222 | $894/mo | 431 |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #18 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #19 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 |
| Greenville, MSPop. 28,166 | #20 | 37.6 | $40,083 | $872/mo | part year |
All 20 Mississippi cities we track, by overall score. Mississippi statewide: median income $59,127, violent crime 226.9 per 100,000.
How is Clinton's score calculated?
Clinton scores 57.8 out of 100, #520 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Mississippi's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Clinton. Similar-size median 52.9.
57.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Clinton's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
94.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Clinton. Similar-size median 52.2.
55.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Clinton's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
51.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Clinton's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
81.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Clinton. Similar-size median 46.7.
55.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Clinton. Similar-size median 44.2.
41.0 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Clinton. Similar-size median 47.3.
42.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Clinton's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
30.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
27.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Clinton's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Clinton has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Clinton
Is Clinton, MS a good place to live?
Clinton ranks #520 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #97 of 208 small cities and #5 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (95 per 100,000, #33 of 174), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.3%, #139 of 182).
What is the cost of living in Clinton?
Clinton's cost of living index is 89, 11% below the US level of 100 and #166 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,118/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $238,090, 20% above the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
What is the crime rate in Clinton?
Clinton recorded 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 71% below the US rate of 328 and 58% below Mississippi's 227. That ranks #119 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #33 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Clinton Police Department. Property crime runs 928 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Clinton?
The median household in Clinton earns $74,745, 10% below the US figure of $83,163 and 26% above Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Clinton?
Median rent in Clinton is $1,118/mo (Census), #357 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,724/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The typical home value in Clinton is $238,090, up 2% in a year, against $197,606 for Mississippi and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $225,800.
How are the public schools in Clinton?
Clinton's 7 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 16 students per teacher and $9,681 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute is 24.2 minutes, #711 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.4 minutes across Mississippi. 3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
Clinton averages 66°F over the year, 81.8°F in summer and 49.4°F in winter, with 51.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Clinton walkable?
Clinton scores 6.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1265 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Clinton at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hinds County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 80% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Clinton?
Hinds County's air had a median air quality index of 52, and 46% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Clinton?
Clinton has 27,195 residents. The median resident of Clinton is 35.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 47.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #301 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Clinton compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Clinton ranks #5 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 57.8 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 26% above the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 58% below the statewide rate. Homes are 20% above the typical Mississippi home.
What cities are similar in size to Clinton?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Clinton's population of 27,195 are Fremont, NE (#560 overall), Conway, SC (#1072 overall), Kuna, ID (#410 overall), Jenks, OK (#185 overall), and Mason City, IA (#577 overall). Clinton is #520.