The Town FilesClinton, Louisiana
Town in East Feliciana Parish · population 1,340 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,700
- Household income
- $57,609
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.8
Clinton is a town of 1,340 people in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $204,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 90% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 88% of Louisiana towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $204,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $57,609, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $993 a month. 61.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $993 | $887 |
| Median household income | $57,609 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 61.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 48.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 37.6°F. About 59.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 14, 1984 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 13, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 29, 2011.
Severe weather in East Feliciana Parish since 1996
East Feliciana Parish has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish had 5,105 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,732 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Clinton
2 public schools with 332 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | PK-6 | 192 | 8.7 |
| East Feliciana Middle School | 7-8 | 140 | 10.8 |
Towns near Clinton
- Jackson, LA11.6 mi · 3,990 people · home $151,100
- Slaughter, LA11.7 mi · 1,035 people · home $254,300
- Centreville, MS15.8 mi · 1,258 people · home $67,400
- Zachary, LA16.3 mi · 19,316 people · home $259,100
- Watson, LA20.2 mi · 956 people · home $252,000
- Greensburg, LA20.6 mi · 629 people · home $188,800
- Central, LA20.9 mi · 29,565 people · home $288,700
- Baker, LA21.0 mi · 12,455 people · home $157,900
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 90% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 70%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $204,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,609, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $993 a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Clinton get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 14, 1984. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)