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Clinton, IA

Founded 1836Clinton CountyElev. 185 m
Population
24,425
Median home
$115,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Clinton

Clinton is home to roughly 24,425 residents. Clinton was founded in 1836 and sits in Clinton County. The median age is 42.8 and the median household income is $57,493. Homes carry a median value of $115,400, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.8%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,425
Median age
42.8
Median household income
$57,493
Per-capita income
$33,799
Poverty rate
18.2%
High-school grad or higher
89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
19.3 min
Work from home
3.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White86.8%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black4.6%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving26.8%
Management, business, science & arts26.4%
Sales & office19.8%
Service17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$115,400
Median gross rent
$751/mo
Owner-occupied
66.9%
Median year built
1954
Households
10,677
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Clinton has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Clinton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Clinton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bluff Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Eagle Heights Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary
Whittier Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime66% above national
Clinton640
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 105% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime35% above national
Clinton2,639
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Clinton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Clinton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Clinton County
DroughtRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Clinton is in Clinton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Clinton was founded in 1836 and sits in Clinton County. Elevation ~185 m.

Map of Clinton
Clinton, IA
Where Clinton is
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Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Van Allen StoreClinton Public LibraryCurtis, George M., HouseLamb, Lafayette, HouseClinton County CourthouseFirst National BankSaint Irenaeus ChurchDierks, Peter, House
Notable people from Clinton
David C. HilmersLillian RussellStephen PaddockEliza Ruhamah ScidmoreSalvatore GiuntaPeggy MoranMuriel Frances DanaMatt BentleyGrace Raymond HebardKrista Voda
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Nearby cities
Bettendorf (23 mi)Davenport (27 mi)Dubuque (51 mi)Muscatine (52 mi)Iowa (68 mi)Marion (70 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Clinton, IA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Clinton, Iowa.

Donald James Hill, 56
Clinton · 52732
AKA David James Hill, Donnie Hill
Steven Charles Wright, 54
Clinton · 52732
Narciso Jara, 55
Clinton · Clinton County · 52732
AKA Narciso Cardenas Jara, Narcisco Jara Cardenas
David M King, 47
Clinton · 52732
AKA David Michael King, David King
Robert John Adams, 35
Clinton · 52732
AKA Robert Adams, Robbie Adams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Clinton — frequently asked

What is the population of Clinton, Iowa?
Clinton has a population of about 24,425, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Clinton?
The median home value in Clinton is $115,400, and the median gross rent is $751/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clinton safe? What is the crime rate?
Clinton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 640 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Clinton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clinton County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, strong wind, cold wave.
How many schools are in Clinton?
Clinton has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Clinton?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Clinton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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