2012 · Untitled photo · Wikimedia Commons
Clifton’s story
Clifton in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2006ILMap-doton-Clifton
- 2012Untitled photo
- 2026Clifton, IL
CliftonIL
A town of 1,385. Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns.
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,385
−7.9% since 2010
Typical home
$220K
+7.1% in a year
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
236
A commuter town
What makes Clifton stand out
The 2 things Clifton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,385 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Clifton’s report card
Now in Clifton
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Residents weigh in
Live in Clifton? Is a B+ for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Clifton’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →81°
Clear
H 80° · L 63°
Local news
All →- Central Clifton vs Herscher - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- GSW vs Kankakee - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/30/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Grant Park vs Momence - Girls Varsity Basketball 01/14/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clifton. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Clifton
Most working residents leave Clifton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Kankakee (17%), Bradley (7%) and Bourbonnais (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clifton6%
Kankakee17%
Bradley7%
Bourbonnais5%
Chicago3%
17 mi
median commute distance
236
jobs based in Clifton
A commuter town
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 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Clifton beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
5 better26 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Clifton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.5% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7.6% |
Presence St. Marys Hospital
13.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
67th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Clifton home is worth about $220K
The typical Clifton home is worth about $220,000, up 7.1% in a year, 26% below the Illinois typical home.
$220KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clifton$220K
Illinois$298K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Clifton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Clifton
Clifton's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clifton0
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clifton0
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Clifton for work
Where Clifton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
236jobs based in Clifton
6%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Clifton
Village in Illinois, United States
Clifton is a village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,352 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,352
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 669 ft
- ZIP code
- 60927
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