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Clinton, Tennessee

Introduction to Clinton, Tennessee

Clinton, Tennessee, in Anderson county, is 15 miles NW of Knoxville, Tennessee and 131 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is considered part of the Knoxville metropolitan area. Clinton has a population of 9,409.

Clinton History

Clinton is the county seat of Anderson County. It was established in 1801 as the town of Burrville and was named after Aaron Burr, the first-term Vice President under Thomas Jefferson. In 1809, the town of Burville was renamed ‘Clinton’ by an act of the Tennessee State Legislature. The name of the city was changed to ‘Clinton’ in honor of NY Gov. DeWitt Clinton.

Clinton and nearby Attractions

  • East Tennessee Discovery Center
  • American Museum of Science and Energy
  • Oak Ridge Art Center
  • Big Ridge State Park
  • Frozen Head State Park
  • Norris Dam State Park

Things To Do In Clinton

Norris Dam State Park, Clinton City Park and Big Ridge State Park offer various recreational facilities. The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, the East Tennessee Historical Society Museum, the American Museum of Science and Energy and the Museum of Appalachia may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. Local churches include Memorial United Methodist Church, South Clinton Baptist Church and Saint Marks United Methodist Church. The Melton Hill Golf and Country Club is popular among local golfers as well.

Clinton Transportation

Nashville International is the nearest major airport.

Clinton Higher Education

The University of Tennessee, Roane State Community College and Cleveland State Community College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Clinton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Clinton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Clinton, TN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men48
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime35

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