City of Clinton, MS

What City of Clinton, MS does

The City of Clinton, MS is an incorporated municipal government serving more than 26,000 residents in central Mississippi, adjacent to the state capital of Jackson. Originally settled in 1805 as Mount Salus and renamed Clinton in 1828, the city operates a full-service municipal platform organized around the Police Department, Fire Department, Water Department, Public Works, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Municipal Court, and a Clinton Visitor Center. Service delivery spans 175 miles of city streets, four fire stations, a municipal water and sewer utility, and a community saferoom. The underlying technology stack includes a fiber-optic backbone supporting cloud and operations infrastructure, a CodeRED emergency alert system, TextMyGov SMS notifications, an online work order management system, GIS-based zoning and land use mapping, and online payment portals for utilities, permits, and traffic fines (via AuthorityPay, Heartland Payment Services, and TrafficPayment.com).

The city funds its operations primarily through property taxes at 41.49 mills (~55% of General Fund revenue) and sales taxes (~35%), supplemented by water and sewer usage fees, business licenses and permits, and municipal court fines. The go-to-market motion is community-led and non-commercial: residents and businesses receive services directly through in-person facilities, online portals, and emergency notification channels. The customer base spans Clinton residents (primary), local businesses requiring licenses and permits, visitors to the Visitor Center at Natchez Trace Milepost 89, retirees (Clinton is a designated Certified Retirement City), and students from Pre-K through doctoral programs at Mississippi College (founded 1826) and the #1-ranked Clinton Public School District.

The single most consequential strategic development is the announced $1 billion Amazon Web Services data center investment to repurpose the former Delphi manufacturing facility, expected to create 100+ skilled positions and materially expand the city's tax base, partnered with Entergy Mississippi for power infrastructure and the Hinds County Economic Development Authority for regional coordination. The city is governed by a Mayor and Board of Aldermen led by Mayor Will Purdie; financial administration is handled by City Clerk/CFO Jimmy Baldree. As a municipal government, the entity is not a corporate investment vehicle — it has no parent company, no funding rounds, and no subsidiaries.

Name

City of Clinton, MS

Legal name

City of Clinton

Website

https://clintonms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1828

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The City of Clinton, MS is a municipal government serving over 26,000 residents in central Mississippi, delivering public safety, water/sewer utilities, public works, parks, recreation, and community development through multiple departments and digital service platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Public Finance Activities (92113)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Municipal Solid Waste Collection (Residential/Commercial) (IMAIAFAA), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Municipal Franchise / Contracted MSW Hauling (Public Sector) (EUAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public safety
• Water utilities
• Parks recreation
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes (Ad Valorem): Principal source of General Fund revenues representing approximately 55% of total revenues. Tax rate is 41.49 mills.
2. Sales Taxes: Represents approximately 35% of total General Fund income
3. Water and Sewer Service Fees: Monthly service fee included in each household's utility bill based on water consumption
4. Business Licenses and Permits: All for-profit entities operating in the City of Clinton are required to obtain a business license. Fees based on number of employees and/or assessed value of inventory
5. Court Fines and Fees: Collection and processing of fines and fees associated with traffic citations and municipal court cases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The City of Clinton, MS operates as a municipal government delivering core public services to its 26,000+ residents through departments including Police, Fire, Water, Public Works, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, and Therapeutic Recreation. It funds operations via property taxes (41.49 mills), sales taxes, water/sewer fees, business licenses, and court fines. The city also runs online portals for service requests, bill payment, and emergency notifications, and operates a Visitor Center supporting tourism.

Product overview

The City of Clinton, MS operates a unified municipal services platform centered on its official website (clintonms.org), which serves as the primary digital gateway for all city operations. The platform integrates online payment processing for water bills, permits, and fines; work order submission for infrastructure issues; and emergency notification systems (CodeRED and TextMyGov). Core service departments accessible through the site include Police, Fire, Water, Public Works, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, and Court Services. The architecture follows a hub-and-spoke model where the main website serves as the central portal connecting residents to discrete departmental systems and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Works and Infrastructure Maintenance Streets, bridges, storm drains, garbage collection, recycling, mosquito spraying, and hazardous waste disposal for Clinton residents. Nearly 175 miles of city streets maintained.
• Water and Sewer Utility Services Clean water delivery and sanitary sewer service billed monthly based on water consumption to residential and business customers.
• Police Department Services Community-focused law enforcement including House Watch, Citizens Police Academy, Internet Transaction Safe Zone, crime reporting, and traffic enforcement.
• Fire Department Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire prevention, CodeRED emergency alerts, and community saferoom services across four fire stations.
• Community Development and Permitting Planning, zoning, permits, rental property inspections, environmental court, and business licensing for for-profit entities operating in Clinton.
• Parks and Recreation Recreational facilities and programs including parks, sports fields, Arrowhead Archery Range, walking trails, pavilion rentals, and over 100 community activities.
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialized recreation services for individuals with special needs and senior adults, including the ABILITIES Program and Living Young Program at the Wood Activity Center.
• Clinton Visitor Center Tourism information center at Milepost 89 on the Natchez Trace Parkway offering museum exhibits, meeting room rentals, historical presentations, and weekend music events.
• Municipal Court Services Municipal court administration including fine collection, traffic ticket processing, arraignments, and trials.
• CodeRED Emergency Alert System 24/7 emergency notification system delivering severe weather and evacuation alerts to resident landlines, cell phones, and email addresses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Population over 26,000
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026AWS is investing $1 billion to transform the former Delphi manufacturing facility into a state-of-the-art data center. This is the most significant economic development project in Clinton's history, expected to create 100+ highly skilled positions and generate millions in new revenue for the city and schools. AWS is also partnering with state and local leaders to expand workforce development opportunities including STEM education, fiber optic training, and technical certifications.
• Entergy MississippicoreTechnology or IntegrationEntergy Mississippi has partnered with AWS to ensure the company pays all costs for serving the data center facility including new energy infrastructure and upgrades. Entergy Mississippi reported more than $2 billion in customer savings from Amazon's contributions and other data center agreements. Entergy maintains power infrastructure throughout Clinton including street lights.
• Hinds County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCEDA worked with Clinton leaders to attract AWS investment to the region. Executive Director Hunter Gardner called it the largest private investment in Hinds County history, bringing jobs, tax revenue, workforce development, and long-term economic momentum to the Jackson metro region.
• Mississippi CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMississippi College is located in the heart of Clinton, providing higher education opportunities and contributing to the city's cultural and economic vitality. The partnership includes joint use of facilities like the Mississippi College Walking Trail and collaborative community events.
• Clinton Public School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMississippi's #1 ranked public school district with 'A' rating, serving students K-12. The district is expected to benefit from increased tax revenues due to the AWS investment, supporting educational opportunities and resources.
• Zarafshan, Uzbekistan (Sister City)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinton's sister city partnership with Zarafshan, Uzbekistan enriches the city's culture and economic development initiatives through international exchange and collaboration.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation & School Improvement (SACS-CASI)coreOthersClinton Public School District received accreditation from SACS-CASI in addition to Mississippi Department of Education accreditation, ensuring high academic standards.
• Natchez Trace ParkwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinton Visitor Center is located at Milepost 89 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, partnering with the National Park Service to provide visitor information and host cultural events celebrating the historic trail.
• Welcome Home MississippicoreOthersState's official retiree attraction program that certified Clinton as a Retirement City after a comprehensive three-month screening process evaluating cost of living, safety, healthcare, recreation, and community factors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Tupelo, Mississippi: Larger Mississippi city of comparable governance model with established public-private economic development partnerships and a similar service-portfolio structure.
• City of Jackson, Mississippi: Adjacent state capital and the dominant municipal incumbent in the Jackson metro — provides a regional comparison for utility, public safety, and infrastructure delivery at materially larger scale.
• City of Starkville, Mississippi: Mississippi college town with a comparable population and similar mix of university-driven economic development, parks investment, and visitor-center activity.
• City of Oxford, Mississippi: University-anchored Mississippi city of similar size to Clinton, with comparable top-ranked school demand drivers and a strong tourism/visitor-center presence — broader in scope but a useful size-and-amenity benchmark.
• City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Regional Mississippi hub of similar overall scale with established economic development pipelines (including university and military partnerships) — a useful broader-incumbent benchmark for mid-tier Mississippi municipal governance.

Direct peers

• City of Flowood, Mississippi: Jackson-metro city with comparable scale and a heavy commercial/retail base (including the Rezoning district and Dogwood Festival market), mirroring Clinton's retail sales tax exposure.
• City of Madison, Mississippi: Adjacent Jackson-metro suburb with a comparable population, similarly strong public school reputation, and a similar mix of high-end residential and commercial property tax base — the single most directly comparable Mississippi municipality in size, demographics, and revenue model.
• City of Brandon, Mississippi: Fast-growing Rankin County suburb of Jackson with a similar population base and family-oriented demographic profile, providing a comparable high-growth municipal operating model.
• City of Ridgeland, Mississippi: Jackson-metro suburb with overlapping commercial corridors along I-55, comparable population scale, and similar reliance on retail/sales tax plus property tax — a structurally similar municipal revenue and service portfolio.

Regional players

• Hinds County, Mississippi: The county in which Clinton sits and the political subdivision that shares the Jackson-metro tax base — directly relevant for ad valorem allocation, school funding, and overlapping infrastructure services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/city_of_clinton
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTNNNI8RzmKl4-oIXCkbRzg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClintonMiss
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-clinton-ms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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