Clinton County, Iowa
Among the top 17% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 9% for cost of living
- top 10% for walkability
- bottom 5% for air quality
Clinton County is a county in Iowa with about 46,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and air quality.
Official websiteclintoncounty-ia.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.6 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 91% of US counties
Home Value$145k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$795better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.60%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax5.98%better than 23% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.06%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 58% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.9 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.3 inbetter than 27% of US counties
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 51% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.8better than 34% of US counties
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 5% of US counties
School Quality64.7better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime1401/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Crime2486/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population46,48867th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1629th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.9%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 81% of US counties
Walkability9.2/20better than 91% of US counties
Airport Distance134 mibetter than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.5%better than 51% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.01better than 55% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 68% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clinton County an affordable place to live?
- Clinton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 91% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clinton County?
- The median home value in Clinton County is $145k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clinton County?
- Median household income in Clinton County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clinton County?
- Median gross rent in Clinton County is $795 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Clinton County safe?
- Clinton County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1401/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 2486/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clinton County?
- Clinton County averages 74°F in July and 22°F in January, with 35.9 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clinton County?
- Public-school quality in Clinton County is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Clinton County?
- The average one-way commute in Clinton County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)