Clinton is the County Seat of DeWitt County and is located in the heart of Central Illinois at the intersection of State Routes 51, 54 & 10, 161 miles southwest of Chicago, 142 miles northeast of St. Louis, and 45 miles northeast of Springfield, the State Capital, 45 miles from west of Champaign-Urbana, 22 miles south of Bloomington/Normal, and 18 miles north of Decatur, which provides a great location for business, commercial and industrial interests.
Clinton is in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation. Excellent city services are delivered to our citizens all while maintaining one of the lower city property tax rates in downstate Illinois. With exceptional schools, a variety of housing options, growing businesses, fine dining, a thriving downtown, parks, a highly acclaimed hospital, a low crime rate, and plenty of small town charm and hospitality.