A town of 2,509, settled in 1879. Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Clinton does most differently from other towns.
Where Clinton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
I was thinking about how our town has been around since 1879 and still has a lot to offer, with homes that are relatively affordable compared to the…
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Clinton. Another town gets a different order.
Clinton beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Clinton | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 76.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.7% | 8.6% |
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.
| 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+ |
The typical Clinton home is worth about $178,000, up 2.4% in a year, 22% below the Arkansas typical home.
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.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
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.
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.
3.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Archey Fork Park | 1.5 mi | 31 |
| 2. Main Street Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
5 places in Clinton on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in 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.
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