Below Average CostNear National AverageClinton Elem
Median Income
$84,792
household / year
Median Home Value
$267,600
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,125
gross / month
Cost of Living
93
national avg = 100
Is Clinton, MT a Good Place to Live?
Clinton is a small town of 745 in Montana, with a median household income of $84,792
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-).
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: 93.1
Clinton's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clinton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clinton, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$267,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Clinton's violent crime rate is 500.8 per 100,000 residents
— 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
500.8 /100k
Property Crime
2703.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clinton is served primarily by Clinton Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clinton, MT
National Avg
School District
Clinton Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clinton sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 20.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.8 inches of snow per year.
Clinton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clinton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $267,600 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Clinton's violent crime rate is 500.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2703.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clinton are operated by Clinton Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clinton, MT has a population of 745, a median household income of $84,792, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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 29.8°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.9 inches
with about 51.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clinton, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59825.
The population of Clinton, Montana is 745 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clinton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $267,600, median household income $84,792, crime index 131 (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.