Clinton, Iowa
Clinton is a city of 24,322 people in Clinton County, Iowa, founded in 1836.
Why visit Clinton
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clinton 8, Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Albany Mounds State Historic Site and Ankeny Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clinton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clinton
Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It borders the Mississippi River. The population was 24,469 as of 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Clinton, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Showboat theatre in Clinton, Iowa
Clinton Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mark N. Norris Bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Connecting Clinton, Iowa, and Fulton, Illinois
University of Arizona Global Campus
School · 2.4 mi
American online university
Museums and landmarks30
Albany Mounds State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Place in Illinois on the National Register of Historic Places
Ankeny Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
United States historic place
Castle Terrace Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Clinton, Iowa
Cherry Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Iowa, United States
Clinton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Courthouse in Iowa, United States
Clinton High School and Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic structure in Iowa, United States
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic structure in Clinton, Iowa, United States
George M. Curtis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Horace Anthony House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
United States historic place
Howes Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Business building in the USA
Lock and Dam No. 13
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Lock and dam on the Mississippi River above Fulton, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa, USA
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Martin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Fulton, Illinois
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Heritage Canyon Park
Hiking and trails · 4.7 mi
415 North 4th Street, Fulton
Ashford University Field
Sports field and stadium · 3.0 mi
81 6th Avenue North, Clinton
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
392 Caffe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 2.8 mi
216 South 2nd Street, Clinton
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Legends Sports Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
2118 Harrison Drive, Clinton
Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 09:00-01:00
25 more on the map.
History
Elijah Buell, among the first European-American settlers in the Clinton area, established the town of Lyons in 1837. It was named after the French city Lyon. It grew with the lumber and railroad industry through the century, and merged in 1895 with the City of Clinton.
Clinton was platted as the Town of New York in 1836 by Joseph Bartlett. He was looking for gold deposits in the area.
In 1855, the Chicago, Iowa, Nebraska Railroad announced it would build a bridge across the Mississippi River at Little Rock Island. The Iowa Land Company named the town as Clinton, in honor of DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York State. A general city charter was adopted in 1857. Lyons Female College was established in 1858.
Clinton's population grew to more than 1,000 as construction of the bridge continued. In 1859, the railroad line was completed to Cedar Rapids. Fifty years later, the single-track railroad bridge was replaced by a double-track bridge that was completed in 1909.
Between the 1850s and 1900, Lyons and Clinton quickly became centers of the lumber industry and together were regarded as the "Lumber Capital of the World". In the 1880s and 1890s, Clinton boasted more millionaires per capita than any other city in the nation.
In 1895, the town of Lyons officially merged with the city of Clinton.
From the History section of Clinton, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship59
St. Boniface Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 3.5 mi
2035 North 5th Street, Clinton
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Clinton Public Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
306 8th Avenue South, Clinton
Healthcare6
Map of Clinton
238 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.4 in | 9.2 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 1.9 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clinton #1 Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clinton County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-31: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-05-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clinton Municipal Airport (CWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Camanche 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Bettendorf 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- East Moline 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Davenport 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Moline 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Sterling 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Rock Island 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Dixon 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Freeport 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kewanee 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clintion, Iowa, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Clinton, Iowa (25028874546), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Michael Joseph McDonald interviewing in Clinton, Iowa, Jdookhie, CC BY 4.0
- Art Deco Eagle Detail - Washington Junior High in Clinton, Iowa, Serenosaur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Junior High School, Clinton Iowa, Serenosaur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ADM plant at Clinton Iowa from California Zephyr - panoramio (3), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace - Clinton, Iowa 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ADM plant - Clinton Iowa 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ADM plant - Clinton Iowa 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ADM plant at Clinton Iowa from California Zephyr - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- ADM plant at Clinton Iowa from California Zephyr - panoramio (2), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- ADM plant at Clinton Iowa from California Zephyr - panoramio (1), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- ADM plant at Clinton Iowa from California Zephyr - panoramio (4), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- ADM plant at Clinton Iowa from California Zephyr - panoramio (5), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Industrial Plant in Clinton, Iowa (24687603579), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Zion Lutheran Church - Clinton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacred Heart Chapel - Clinton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Presbyterian Church - Clinton, Iowa 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Presbyterian Church - Clinton, Iowa 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Presbyterian Church - Clinton, Iowa 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Fire Station - Clinton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton Public Library - Clinton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilson Buildings - Clinton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peter Dierks House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton County Courthouse; Clinton, Iowa; June 29, 2013 (2), Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City National Bank, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
- July 18, 2005 249 1, Michael J. Kearney, Public domain
- St. Irenaeus Church Clinton, Iowa pic1, DeadPoet66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howes Building, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Horace Anthony House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image Martin House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Boniface Church Clinton Iowa April '09, DeadPoet66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ankeny building Clinton, Iowa corner looking south-west, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
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