Clinton County, Ohio
Among the top 17% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
- top 5% for cost of living
- top 13% for comfortable days
- bottom 12% for sunny days
Clinton County is a county in Ohio with about 42,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include cost of living, comfortable days, and airport distance. It rates lower on walkability and sunny days.
Official websiteco.clinton.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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68%36%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.1 in
humid 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$173k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$837better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.99%better than 40% of US counties
Income Tax4.03%better than 75% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 0.53%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.08%better than 59% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.1 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.2 inbetter than 35% of US counties
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 12% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 52% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.0better than 64% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality50.0better than 39% of US counties
Violent Crime676/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime1193/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Community
Population42,07764th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.541st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1320th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 37% of US counties
Walkability5.1/20better than 22% of US counties
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.4%better than 70% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.80better than 60% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% 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 $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clinton County?
- The median home value in Clinton County is $173k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clinton County?
- Median household income in Clinton County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clinton County?
- Median gross rent in Clinton County is $837 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 676/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 1193/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clinton County?
- Clinton County averages 74°F in July and 30°F in January, with 45.1 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clinton County?
- Public-school quality in Clinton County is below average, scoring better than 39% 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 26 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)