A town of 9,065, settled in 1836. A regional job hub with 5,663 jobs.
The 3 things Clinton does most differently from other towns.
11.5% of the town is conserved land, across 8 parks and preserves.
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
I was thinking about picking up a small gift for a friend who loves supporting our local community, and I realized I'm not sure where to find something…
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Clinton. Another town gets a different order.
42% of Clinton’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Springfield (4%), Kansas City (4%) and Warrensburg (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
1.4 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Artesian Park | 1 mi | 42 |
| 2. Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Bethlehem) | — | 37 |
| 3. Wagoner Park | 0.2 mi | 27 |
Clinton beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Clinton | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8% |
Clinton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Clinton's reported crime rate is well above Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 104 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
Where Clinton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 6 places on the National Register.
8 notable people were born in Clinton.
City in Missouri, U.S.
Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Henry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 9,174 at the 2020 census.
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2 towns share a border with Clinton.
