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Clinton, Kentucky

City · Population 1,180 · #191 in Kentucky
Clinton, Kentucky

Clinton is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Hickman County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clinton had a population of 1,222..

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About Clinton

Set in the southwestern part of Kentucky, Clinton is a small town counting 1,180 people who proudly call it home.

Clinton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 733 residents per square mile.

What Makes Clinton Unique

  • One of 28 places in the US named Clinton — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏫 Schools in Clinton

  • Hickman County Elementary School
  • Hickman County High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,180
Rank in state#191 of 418
Land area1.61 sq mi
Density733/sq mi
Coordinates36.6658, -88.9941

🗺️ Map of Clinton