Clinton, MA

Clinton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Clinton, Massachusetts

Clinton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 12 miles NE of Worcester, Massachusetts and 32 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Worcester metropolitan area. Clinton has a population of 13,435.

Clinton History

The Wachusett Reservoir, which was built by damming the Nashua River in 1905, contributed heavily to the development of Clinton. The potential for abundant water power in the city led to the growth of textile mills. It also attracted people from a wide variety of ethnicities to work in those mills. It was incorporated as a town in 1850.

Clinton and nearby Attractions

• The Strand Theater
• The Clinton Dam
• The Strand Theater
• The Museum of Russian Icons
• Solomon Pond Golf Center
• Honey Pot Hill Orchards

Things To Do In Clinton

There are opportunities for many interesting activities in Clinton. There are places like the Clinton Dam which offer great views of Clinton. The Museum of Russian Icons is a specialty museum. Those who like playing golf can play a round at local golf course. A walk down the traditional downtown is an experience to be savored.

Clinton Transportation

Boston Logal International is the closest major airport.

Clinton Higher Education

The Quinsigamond Community College serves the area.

High Points

Clinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Clinton, MA

Comparing Clinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Clinton Almanac

Clinton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clinton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Clinton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clinton Public Libraries

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Clinton Hospitals

CLINTON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
201 HIGHLAND STREET
(978) 368-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Clinton High Schools (2004)

CLINTON SENIOR HIGH
200 WEST BOYLSTON STREET
978-365-4208
Serves 557 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Clinton Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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