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Clinton, Utah

Introduction to Clinton, Utah

Clinton, Utah, in Davis county, is 6 miles NW of Layton, Utah and 381 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is considered part of the Salt Lake City-Ogden metropolitan area. Clinton has a population of 12,585.

Clinton History

Clinton is located in Davis County, which was founded on October 5, 1850. Dry farming began in Clinton in 1879. A railroad station was built in the area in 1881. The Summit Basin Branch, which is a branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was organized in the city in 1884.

Clinton and nearby Attractions

  • Ogden Union Station Museums
  • Pioneer Village
  • Willard Bay State Park
  • Antelope Island State Park
  • Fort Douglas
  • Great Salt Lake State Park

Things To Do In Clinton

Clinton is home to many parks, including the Clinton City Park, Powerline Park, Veteran's Park, West Clinton Park, Heritage Park, Kestrel Park and Clinton City Pond Park. The Ogden Union Station Museum, Fort Douglas and Pioneer Village provide insight into the area’s history. The Great Salt Lake State Park, Willard Bay State Park and Antelope Island State Park are all nearby as well. In addition, the city hosts the Heritage Days celebration every July.

Clinton Transportation

Flights are available from Salt Lake City International Airport.

Clinton Higher Education

Weber State University, the University of Phoenix-Utah Campus, the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College provide programs in higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Clinton Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Clinton Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Clinton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Clinton Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Clinton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Clinton, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men13
Age of the Population13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime89
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