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Clinton, KY
City in Hickman County, Kentucky.
Population
1,165
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
722
ZIP codes
0
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 6.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,464, 46% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,100 (67% below Kentucky) and median rent is $653 a month.
Local data for Clinton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,464
Poverty rate
30.0%
Median home value
$67,100
Median rent
$653/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (137), German Americans (89), Scottish Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hickman County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,338
913 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,100
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.39M
FY 2026, $7,827 per person
How people get to work
Clinton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.9%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CayceCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.6 |
| ArlingtonCity | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbusCity | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| FultonCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Water ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HickmanCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| South Fulton, TNCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| WingoCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| BardwellCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Woodland Mills, TNCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Fancy FarmCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PryorsburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Pinhook, MOVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Union City, TNCity | 17 mi | 12.1 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Dukedom, TNCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, KY in?
- Clinton is in Hickman County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Clinton, KY?
- About 1,165 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Cayce (7.7 mi), Arlington (8.9 mi), Columbus (9 mi), Fulton (12 mi), Water Valley (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023