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Clinton is a small town of 2,508 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $42,292
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clinton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.5
Clinton's overall cost of living index is 83.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clinton costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clinton, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$446
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,292
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Clinton's violent crime rate is 229.7 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
229.7 /100k
Property Crime
1178.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clinton is served primarily by CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clinton, AR
National Avg
School District
CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clinton sees average highs of 43.8°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 53.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Clinton's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clinton roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,700 and median rent is $446/month.
Clinton's violent crime rate is 229.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1178.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clinton are operated by CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clinton, AR has a population of 2,508, a median household income of $42,292, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clinton averages 43.8°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.8 inches
with about 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clinton, AR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 72031, 72028.
The population of Clinton, Arkansas is 2,508 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clinton: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $121,700, median household income $42,292, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
