2013 · Marvin College Boys Dormitory · Wikimedia Commons
Clinton’s story
Clinton in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
ClintonKY
A town of 1,165. Safer than 91% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,165
−12% since 2010
Typical home
$134K
−4.6% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
52.5
years
Jobs based here
578
Balanced
What makes Clinton stand out
The 3 things Clinton does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Clinton
Safety
Safer than 91%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
ASchool Grade
Schools
Better than 91%
of KY districts
School Grade A.
100 U.S. towns● Clinton
Health
83% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than KY on 4 measures, worse on 8.
Small town
1,165 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Clinton’s report card
Now in Clinton
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Clinton? Is an A for safety right?
Your answer becomes a post in Clinton’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clinton. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 91% of U.S. towns
Clinton reports less crime per resident than 91% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
ASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton0.9
Kentucky2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton2.6
Kentucky12.8
U.S.15.5
91st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
81st
percentile among KY towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Clinton’s public schools outperform 91% of Kentucky districts
The public schools Clinton’s kids attend outperform 91% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman County Elementary School | PK–6 | 443 | A− |
| Hickman County High School | 7–12 | 316 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state testsAll 2 schools →
Health
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Clinton beats the Kentucky average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
C−Health Grade
31 measures vs. Kentucky
4 better19 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Clinton | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 86.5% | 81.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 8.7% |
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City
17.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
44th
percentile among KY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Clinton home is worth about $134K
The typical Clinton home is worth about $134,000, down 4.6% in a year, 42% below the Kentucky typical home.
$134KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clinton$134K
Kentucky$233K
−4.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesDroughtInland flooding
8
paid flood claims since 1981
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Who lives here
Older than Kentucky overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 27% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 14% of residents (23% statewide). 11% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Kentucky. 21% never finished high school.
52.5median age · KY 39.1
ClintonKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma21%
High school43%
Some college19%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s7%
Graduate4%
| Clinton | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.5% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.4% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 21% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.3% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.7% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 6.9% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Clinton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–47°
Spring48–69°
Summer67–88°
Fall48–71°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Clinton
Most working residents leave Clinton for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Mayfield (8%), Paducah (8%) and Fulton (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
17%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clinton17%
Mayfield8%
Paducah8%
Fulton7%
Union City4%
20 mi
median commute distance
578
jobs based in Clinton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
A shrinking town
Clinton has shrunk 12% since 2010
1,388 people in 2010; 1,165 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Landmarks
2 places in Clinton on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Clinton
City in Kentucky, United States
Clinton is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Hickman County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clinton had a population of 1,222.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,222
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 371 ft
- ZIP code
- 42031
- Area code
- 270
More about Clinton
Still missing for Clinton:a photo of Clintonupcoming events