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9 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 2,041. Home to 9 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Population
2,041
+3.1% since 2010
Typical home
$305K
+8.6% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Jobs based here
1,198
Balanced
What makes Clinton stand out
The 3 things Clinton does most differently from other towns.
Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone HouseHistory
9 historic places
9 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
100 U.S. towns● Clinton
Safety
Safer than 72%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade B+. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
100 U.S. towns● Clinton
Health
65% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than WI on 0 measures, worse on 1.
Clinton’s report card
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The data
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Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 72% of U.S. towns
Clinton reports less crime per resident than 72% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton0.4
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clinton3.9
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
72nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
63rd
percentile among WI towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Clinton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–31°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns
Clinton beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Clinton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 60.9% | 67.1% |
Beloit Health System
7.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
20th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Clinton
Most working residents leave Clinton for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Janesville (12%), Madison (11%) and Beloit (10%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
15%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clinton15%
Janesville12%
Madison11%
Beloit10%
Delavan4%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,198
jobs based in Clinton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Who lives here
More children than Wisconsin overall, and fewer college graduates
Children under 18 are 28% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (38% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
36.8median age · WI 40.2
ClintonWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school31%
Some college26%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate8%
| Clinton | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 26% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,000, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Schools
Clinton’s public schools outperform 41% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Clinton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 59% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary | PK–6 | 541 | B |
| Clinton Junior High | 7–8 | 132 | C |
| Clinton Senior High | 9–12 | 312 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Clinton home is worth about $305K
The typical Clinton home is worth about $305,000, up 8.6% in a year, 10% below the Wisconsin typical home.
$305KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clinton$305K
Wisconsin$340K
+8.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Landmarks
9 places in Clinton on the National Register of Historic Places.
