Why visit Clinton
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks and 9 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include John Smith House and Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clinton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clinton
Clinton is a village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,221 in the 2020 census. The village is located within the town of Clinton. The Norwegian-American Jefferson Prairie Settlement was located near the village.
From the Wikipedia article Clinton (village), Rock County, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
John Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Clinton, Wisconsin
Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Clinton, WI, listed on the NRHP in Wisconsin
Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Restaurants and cafes9
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Clinton
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 10°F | 1.6 in | 10.8 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 11.1 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clinton Wwtp (1 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
Rock County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Beloit 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- South Beloit 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Janesville 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Roscoe 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Rockton 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Poplar Grove 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Machesney Park 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Harvard 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Timberlane 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Loves Park 17 mi southwest, about 27 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Clinton, WI, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- 2013-09-14 John Smith House, 312 Pleasant, St., Clinton WI, Front View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 John Smith House, 313 Pleasant, St., Clinton WI, Front View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone House, 608 W. Milwaukee Rd., Clinton, WI, Front View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone House, 607 W. Milwaukee Rd., Clinton, WI, Front View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Homer B. DeLong House, 501 Milwaukee Rd., Clinton, WI, Corner View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Homer B. DeLong House, 500 Milwaukee Rd., Clinton, WI, Corner View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 A.E.Taylor House, 318 Durand St. Clinton WI, Front View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 A.E.Taylor House, 319 Durand St. Clinton WI, Front View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 J. L. Pangborn House, 301 Allen St., Clinton, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 J. L. Pangborn House, 300 Allen St., Clinton, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- 2013-09-14 Clinton Village Hall, 301 Cross St., Clinton, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Clinton Water Tower, High St., Clinton, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-15 Clinton Water Tower, High St., Clinton, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-15 Citizens Bank, Clinton, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Crosby Block, 102 Allen St., Clinton, WI, Corner View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Citizens Bank, Clinton, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 Crosby Block, 103 Allen St., Clinton, WI, Corner View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farm North of Clinton Wisconsin (50744909657), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2013-09-15 Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House, Milwaukee Rd., Clinton, WI, Front View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mobil Gas Station (50744801461), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7292 (50391720271), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7302 (50391027598), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7298 (50391893557), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7294 (50391894087), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7299 (50391027933), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7295 (50391893797), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Truck in a Tree in Winter (50723620957), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Truck in a Tree (50722796178), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chevy in a Tree. (50722796503), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Snowing on the truck in the tree (50722796058), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trump Keep America Great Truck (50722796388), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7313 (50391716486), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7304 (50391027118), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7333 (50391884977), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7314 (50391024778), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Look, Up In The Sky (50366823258), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20200920-DSCF7305 (50366823408), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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