Clinton County

City in Iowa, United States

Overview

Clinton County, anchored by the city of Clinton, sits on the banks of the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa. Known for its riverfront parks, historic districts, and small-town hospitality, Clinton balances industry with Midwestern charm. The community is friendly and welcomes visitors with quiet neighborhoods, local eateries, and scenic views.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
37,450
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.90°, -90.53°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
67
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,785
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
73
English
98
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.9°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-36.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
948 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CWI
Distance
18 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.