Clinton's draw is its proximity to nature
Part of "Arkansas's Adventure Region,” Clinton sits in the Ozark foothills near the center of Van Buren County, surrounded by lakes, nature preserves and campgrounds. Mark Russell Williams, executive broker and owner at MRW Associates at Keller Williams Realty, says the outdoors is a big sell for this city of about 2,500. “They enjoy the rural setting. There are mountains to hike in, rivers to kayak in, and lakes to fish on. It’s in the center of a lot of natural beauty,” he says.
Homes on multi-acre lots are common
Homes near downtown range from small, two-bedroom cottages built in the 1920s to bigger ranch-style options built in the 1980s. Homes outside of town trend larger and often sit on multiple acres. Prices range from around $100,000 to around $350,000. Some larger homes can be priced around $500,000. Land is also available, ranging from quarter-acre lots for $5,000 to $280,000 for almost 100 acres. Williams says these larger lots are a draw for hunters and livestock farmers.
Kids attend schools within A-minus-rated Clinton School District
The Clinton School District scores an A-minus on Niche. Students may attend Clinton Elementary, Clinton Junior High and Clinton High, all of which score B-pluses.
Residents get active at Archey Fork Park and Clinton Children's Park
Archey Fork Park is the city’s main green space and features the popular Archey Fork Park Riverwalk, a multi-use trail that winds through downtown to the Archey Fork Nature Conservancy area. The park also has a disc golf course, a fishing pond, and a playground and is the site of regular events. Clinton Children’s Park has a playground and a skate park nearby.
Dining options downtown and Walmart on the south side
Residents pick up groceries at Goode’s Cash Saver, run errands at local businesses and dine out at a mix of chain and local restaurants, all downtown. Hogs and Heifers Sports Bar and Grill is an upscale local spot offering burgers, wraps and salads. Los Locos is another favorite for its Mexican classics and laid-back vibe. Walmart and Ozark Health Medical Center, the city’s hospital, are on the south side near Highway 65, along with various churches and Gateway Twin Cinema, the city’s movie theatre.
Summer events bring locals together to celebrate
Clinton’s most popular annual event is the National Championship Chuckwagon Race, which takes place every August. Thousands of attendees from across the country flood into the city for a week of races, rodeos and live music. Another popular event is the Archey Fest, which celebrates the Fourth of July with a softball tournament, bounce houses and fireworks after sunset.
Easy access to highways leading to Little Rock
Highway 65 and AR-16 run through the city and connect to nearby cities, including Little Rock, about 70 miles away.
Hot summers, snowy winters and possible tornadoes
Arkansas sees snow and temperatures in the 20s and 30s in the winter. Summers are humid and usually in the 80s or 90s, but can get up to 100 degrees or more. Though Clinton is not in “Tornado Alley,” tornadoes are possible during severe storms.
