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A city of 1,165 people in Kentucky
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About Clinton

City in Kentucky, United States
1,222Population
1.6 sq miArea
371 ftElevation

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.

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ZIP code42031
Area code270
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Housing in Clinton

$134K▼ 4.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Clinton home is worth about $134,000, down 4.6% in a year, 42% below the Kentucky typical home.

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Safety in Clinton

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Safety Grade A

Clinton reports less crime per resident than 91% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Clinton 0.9
Kentucky 2.1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Clinton 2.6
Kentucky 12.8
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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≈Just like Kentucky

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Clinton tracks Kentucky closely.

Care nearby

Baptist Memorial Hospital Union CityUnion City · 17.6 mi · ER
Kentuckycare - 39Clinton · 0.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Clinton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clinton →

Natural hazards in Clinton

86
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Clinton →

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School Grade A

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.

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Clinton’s library

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Hickman County Memorial Library110 Craig Ln · part of Hickman County Memorial Library
Fine-free15 hrs a week
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