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Clinton, IA

Clinton, IA.

Population: 25,880 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clinton, IA is $135,869 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $77,500 after a median 31.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $775/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$135,869

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$135,869
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+40.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$135,869
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$77,500
Median list price
$83,700
Median price per sqft
$36
1-year sale-price change
-42.2%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
118
Sale-to-list ratio
92.5%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$775/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Clinton High School, Jefferson Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School, Bluff Elementary School, Eagle Heights Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (7.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
132
Days with Moderate air quality
215
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
235

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,234
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,834

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Clinton Municipal Airport (CWI) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
68.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,203
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,817
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ClintonState medianUS median
Median home value$135,869$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$77,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$775/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,203$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Clinton, IA?
$135,869.
What is the median sale price in Clinton, IA?
$77,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Clinton, IA?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in Clinton, IA?
Typical rent: $775/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clinton, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Clinton, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clinton, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clinton, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clinton, IA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Clinton, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clinton, IA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clinton, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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