Clinton is known for its excellence in business, progressive government, outstanding educational opportunities and its location - west of Jackson, it is only 15 minutes from the capital city. Along with Madison, Ridgeland, Brandon and Flowood, Clinton has one of the lowest crime rates in the Jackson-Metro area. Low cost-of-living and a wide variety of housing opportunities are major benefits for its residents. The educational system is excellent and it is proud to be the home of the oldest institute of higher learning in Mississippi, Mississippi College (Baptist faith).

Recreational amenities and cultural events are high priorities in this town - many well-designed parks offering walking paths for all ages, softball and baseball fields plus the Nature Center where one can enjoy hundreds of species of natural trees and shrubs and the Butterfly Garden are just a few to mention. The city has many historical landmarks...City Hall (site of General Sherman's Headquarters during the Civil War), China Hall (campsite of the Union soldiers), Latimar House (a shining example of Victorian architecture) and Mississippi College.