Clinton County, Missouri
Among the top 20% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
- top 7% for park & nature access
- top 8% for airport distance
- bottom 18% for sunny days
Clinton County is a county in Missouri with about 21,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access and airport distance. It rates lower on cost of living and sunny days.
Official websiteclintoncomo.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.4 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 20% of US counties
Home Value$187k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$938better than 30% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.16%better than 36% of US counties
Unemployment6.1%better than 25% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.4 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.5 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 29% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.2better than 43% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality50.3better than 40% of US counties
Violent Crime798/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime790/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Community
Population21,15544th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1115th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 20% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 56% of US counties
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.2%better than 49% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.78better than 60% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clinton County an affordable place to live?
- Clinton County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clinton County?
- The median home value in Clinton County is $187k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clinton County?
- Median household income in Clinton County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clinton County?
- Median gross rent in Clinton County is $938 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Clinton County safe?
- Clinton County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 798/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 790/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clinton County?
- Clinton County averages 79°F in July and 29°F in January, with 39.4 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clinton County?
- Public-school quality in Clinton County is about average, scoring better than 40% 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 29 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)