Clinton Illinois Map

About Clinton, Illinois

Clinton is a locality in De Witt County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,985. The population density is 757.9 people per km². Clinton is located at 40.1536°N, 88.9645°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61727.

Clinton unfurls its quiet charm across rolling Illinois terrain, where the broad, fertile plains meet a sky that often seems to stretch into infinity. It lies 21.7 miles north of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 359°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-south-west of DeWitt. The landscape here is a study in gentle contours, a quilt of cultivated fields of corn and soybeans that shimmer with a pale green or golden haze depending on the season, punctuated by stands of mature oak and elm trees that offer dappled shade. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening grain, a perfume unique to the heartland. As dusk settles, a soft, diffused light often washes over Clinton, softening the edges of its modest buildings and casting long, languid shadows across the streets, lending the place a contemplative stillness. This agricultural heartland has long been the engine of Clinton, its prosperity tied to the rich soil that has sustained generations. The town's history is etched into the sturdy brick of its older structures and the enduring spirit of its people, who have weathered economic shifts with a quiet resilience. The presence of Clinton Lake is a significant feature, offering a shimmering expanse of blue that breaks the monotony of the prairie and draws those seeking a connection with water and open space for recreation. The local economy, while still rooted in agriculture, has diversified over time, with manufacturing and service industries contributing to the town's steady pulse, a rhythm that feels both grounded and forward-looking.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.153648, -88.964525. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clinton and De Witt County.

Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (61727), telephone area code (309), county seat of De Witt County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Clinton Community Unit School District 15). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.