The Town FilesClinton, Wisconsin
Town in Rock County · population 889 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $298,600
- Household income
- $97,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 52.2
Clinton is a town of 889 people in Rock County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $298,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 78% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $298,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $97,500, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,328 a month. 90.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,328 | $951 |
| Median household income | $97,500 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 90.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 7, 2008 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 17, 2026.
Severe weather in Rock County since 1996
Rock County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Rock County
Rock County had 69,595 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,381 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Towns near Clinton
- Clinton, WI1.8 mi · 2,221 people · home $209,400
- Turtle, WI4.6 mi · 2,393 people · home $237,100
- Bradford, WI6.0 mi · 1,013 people · home $344,100
- Sharon, WI6.5 mi · 1,586 people · home $186,700
- Sharon, WI6.6 mi · 861 people · home $298,800
- Darien, WI8.0 mi · 1,573 people · home $211,600
- La Prairie, WI8.1 mi · 784 people · home $289,300
- Beloit, WI8.7 mi · 36,657 people · home $156,500
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 14% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 17%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.2).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $298,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,500, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,328 a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 37.9 inches of snow.
Does Clinton get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)