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Clinton is a small city of 10,060 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $63,706
and a 3.1% 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, 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: 92.8
Clinton's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clinton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clinton, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$211,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$861
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,706
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Clinton's violent crime rate is 450.6 per 100,000 residents
— 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
450.6 /100k
Property Crime
2147.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clinton is served primarily by Anderson County.
Metric
Clinton, TN
National Avg
School District
Anderson County
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clinton sees average highs of 48.1°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 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 $211,100 and median rent is $861/month.
Clinton's violent crime rate is 450.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2147.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clinton are operated by Anderson County.
The district has 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clinton, TN has a population of 10,060, a median household income of $63,706, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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 48.1°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clinton, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37716.
The population of Clinton, Tennessee is 10,060 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clinton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $211,100, median household income $63,706, crime index 112 (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.
