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Clinton’s story
147 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
- 1879Clinton is settled
- 2008City of
- 2016Clinton Courthouse Square
ClintonAR
A town of 2,509, settled in 1879. Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns.
Population
2,509
−3.6% since 2010
Typical home
$178K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$43K
median
Median age
42.0
years
Jobs based here
1,874
A job hub
What makes Clinton stand out
The 3 things Clinton does most differently from other towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,640 people come to Clinton for work
Where Clinton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,874jobs based in Clinton
34%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Clinton’s report card
Now in Clinton
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Clinton is #118 of 118 in AR for “Most new homes”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Clinton’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 1w · Town talk
Life in Clinton
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Light Drizzle
H 74° · L 57°
Local news
All →- Flippin Varsity Softball @ Clintonmaxpreps.com · Sep 29
- Clinton Varsity Football vs. Gosnellmaxpreps.com · Sep 27
- Pottsville Varsity Football @ Clintonmaxpreps.com · Sep 26
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clinton. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Clinton beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Arkansas
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Clinton | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 76.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.7% | 8.6% |
Ozark Health
1.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
17th
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Clinton’s public schools outperform 85% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Clinton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | PK–5 | 553 | A− |
| Clinton Jr. High School | 6–8 | 317 | B+ |
| Clinton High School | 9–12 | 390 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Clinton home is worth about $178K
The typical Clinton home is worth about $178,000, up 2.4% in a year, 22% below the Arkansas typical home.
$178KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clinton$178K
Arkansas$227K
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Clinton
About one in 3 of Clinton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Conway (6%), Little Rock (4%) and Fairfield Bay (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
34%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clinton34%
Conway6%
Little Rock4%
Fairfield Bay3%
Morrilton2%
24 mi
median commute distance
1,874
jobs based in Clinton
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesIce storms
8
paid flood claims since 1982
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Clinton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–51°
Spring48–71°
Summer67–90°
Fall48–72°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Clinton
Clinton's reported crime rate is close to Arkansas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton2
Arkansas5.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton16.8
Arkansas16.7
U.S.15.5
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
42
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0% of Clinton is conserved land
3.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 1 of 8,522 acres
3.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Archey Fork Park | 1.5 mi | 31 |
| 2. Main Street Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
5 places in Clinton on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Clinton
3 notable people were born in Clinton.
About Clinton
City in Arkansas, United States
Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,509 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the county.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1879
- Population
- 2,509
- Area
- 13 sq mi
- Elevation
- 564 ft
- ZIP code
- 72031
- Area code
- 501
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