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A town of 1,136. A regional job hub with 836 jobs.
Photo: Galen Parks Smith (Gsmith) · CC BY 2.5
Population
1,136
−18.9% since 2010
Typical home
$232K
+1.9% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
41.8
years
Jobs based here
836
A job hub
What makes Clinton stand out
The 3 things Clinton does most differently from other towns.
836jobs here
Work
836 jobs
based in Clinton, a regional job hub
7% of working residents work in town.
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Health
77% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than LA on 4 measures, worse on 1.
A shrinking town
Clinton has shrunk 18.9% since 2010
1,653 people in 2010; 1,136 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Weather
Forecast →90°
Mostly Cloudy
H 91° · L 72°
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Nothing on the calendar.
The data
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Clinton
Most working residents leave Clinton for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Baton Rouge (25%), Zachary (5%) and Jackson (3%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clinton7%
Baton Rouge25%
Zachary5%
Jackson3%
Central3%
29 mi
median commute distance
836
jobs based in Clinton
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Clinton beats the Louisiana average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Louisiana
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Clinton | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.7% | 18.1% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.2% | 66.3% |
| More adults with high blood pressure | 47.8% | 42.6% |
St. Helena Parish Hospital
15.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
74th
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Clinton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–63°
Spring55–78°
Summer71–91°
Fall56–79°
Nov 17
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
60
paid flood claims since 1979
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Clinton’s public schools outperform 37% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Clinton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 63% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | PK–6 | 189 | D |
| East Feliciana Middle School | 7–8 | 137 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Safety
Crime reported in Clinton
Clinton's reported crime rate is well below Louisiana's. No violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton0
Louisiana5
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton0
Louisiana21.7
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Clinton home is worth about $232K
The typical Clinton home is worth about $232,000, up 1.9% in a year, 7% above the Louisiana typical home.
$232KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clinton$232K
Louisiana$217K
+1.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Small town
1,136 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Landmarks
15 places in Clinton on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Clinton
Town in Louisiana, United States
Clinton is a town in, and the parish seat of, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The town was named for New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. The population was 1,340 in 2020. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,340
- Area
- 2.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 299 ft
- ZIP code
- 70722
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