The Town FilesClinton County, Illinois
36,954 people. The median home is worth $192,400 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $86,588.
Towns in Clinton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breese | 4,641 | $229,600 | $85,222 | 44.3 |
| New Baden | 3,428 | $172,200 | $81,393 | 38.5 |
| Carlyle | 3,253 | $155,000 | $77,273 | 37.8 |
| Trenton | 2,690 | $178,200 | $80,795 | 38.0 |
People and housing
| Clinton County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $912 | $960 |
| Median household income | $86,588 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
12,592 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,189 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 395 storm events in Clinton County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Clinton County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| December 13, 1982 | Severe Storm | DR-674: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| April 26, 1973 | Flood | DR-373: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).