Explore Clinton, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Clinton |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.842365 |
| Longitude | -90.242816 |
| Population | 24,469 |
| Density | 265.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 52732, 52733, 52734, 52736 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Clinton |
| School District | Clinton Community School District |
Clinton commands a profound presence along the banks of the Mississippi River, where the water moves with a heavy, deliberate strength through the heart of the landscape. It lies 27.8 miles northeast of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 37°T), and is situated 5.2 miles northeast of Camanche. The surrounding terrain unfolds as expansive, tilled farmland that stretches toward the horizon in a pattern of alternating corn and soybean rows. Four miles away, the quiet depression of Devils Hollow offers a subtle contrast to the flat, fertile plains that define the regional elevation. On clear days, the silhouette of Terrapin Ridge appears as a faint, jagged line thirty-two miles to the distance, anchoring the view against the vast Iowa sky. Residents often gather at River View City Park to watch the river currents, finding a sense of peace in the way the light catches the ripples at dusk.
Industrial ambition has long defined the rhythm of life in Clinton, drawing energy from its strategic position near the river and the rail lines that cut across the prairie. The economy maintains a steady pulse, rooted in manufacturing and agricultural processing that continue to provide a foundation for the local workforce. Historically, the timber trade once fueled rapid development here, leaving behind an architecture of brick and stone that speaks to a century of industrious labor. While the work is demanding, there remains an unshowy, literate civility among those who keep the machines running and the fields productive. Swedes Lake lies three miles away, serving as a quiet reminder of the glacial remnants that shaped the deeper soil of this region.
Cultural life in Clinton is marked by a deep appreciation for the quiet endurance of midwestern identity, where heritage is kept alive through tradition and community gathering. The town honors its past through the preservation of local landmarks, which stand as sturdy witnesses to the generations that built their lives upon this soil. Notable figures such as the jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke, who spent formative years in the region, left an indelible mark on the creative spirit of the area. Annual events bring neighbors together in the streets, fostering a sense of connection that remains resilient against the changing seasons. Even in the height of winter, when the air turns sharp and the fields lie fallow, the character of the people remains as grounded as the earth they cultivate.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, Iowa. Coordinates: 41.842365, -90.242816. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (52732, 52733, 52734), telephone area code (712), county seat of Clinton County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Clinton Community School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |