Clinton, KY

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Population
1,177
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
376 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$67,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$653/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,464
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Clinton serves as the quiet county seat of Hickman County in far western Kentucky. With around 1,200 residents, it offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere surrounded by rolling farmland and open country. U.S. Route 51 runs straight through the center of town as Washington Street, making it easy to head north toward Cairo or south down to Fulton. It is the kind of place where daily life moves at an unhurried pace and neighbors quickly become familiar faces.

As the main hub for the area, Clinton is home to the county courthouse, the Hickman County Memorial Library, and the local schools. The town has deep roots stretching back to the 1820s, and that long history gives the community a grounded, established feel. For people looking for affordable housing, plenty of quiet space, and a close-knit rural setting, Clinton offers a comfortable spot to settle down.

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