What are the schools like in Clinton, MS?

Clinton is served primarily by Clinton Public School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Clinton?

The median household income in Clinton, MS is $71,315 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Clinton, MS?

Clinton has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

Clinton, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clinton, MS affordable or expensive?

Clinton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clinton is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,100 and the median rent is $1,179 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clinton, MS?

Clinton has a violent crime rate of 68.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1206.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clinton, MS a Good Place to Live?

Clinton is a small city of 27,668 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $71,315 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Clinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, 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: 90.7

Clinton's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clinton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clinton, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,179	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,315	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Clinton's violent crime rate is 68.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.5 /100k

Property Crime

1206.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Clinton is served primarily by Clinton Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clinton, MS	National Avg
School District	Clinton Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clinton sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 61.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clinton, MS
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	61.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Clinton, MS	National Avg
Population	27,668	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bolton, MS 7 mi Raymond, MS 8 mi Jackson, MS 8 mi Ridgeland, MS 12 mi Byram, MS 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Clinton

Clinton, MS is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

39056 39041 39058

Clinton vs Other Cities

Clinton, MS vs Bolton, MS Clinton, MS vs Raymond, MS Clinton, MS vs Jackson, MS Clinton, MS vs Ridgeland, MS Clinton, MS vs Byram, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinton, MS affordable or expensive?

Clinton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clinton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,100 and median rent is $1,179/month.

What is the crime rate in Clinton, MS?

Clinton's violent crime rate is 68.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1206.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clinton?

Public schools in Clinton are operated by Clinton Public School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 47.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clinton, MS a good place to live?

Clinton, MS has a population of 27,668, a median household income of $71,315, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Clinton?

Clinton averages 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.7 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clinton?

Clinton, MS is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 39056, 39041, 39058.

What is the population of Clinton?

The population of Clinton, Mississippi is 27,668 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clinton?

Key numbers for living in Clinton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $204,100, median household income $71,315, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.