Plumber in Clinton

Clinton at a glance

Clinton is an unincorporated community in southeastern Missoula County with 1,018 people at the 2020 census. It sits in the Clark Fork valley about 17 miles from Missoula, with Interstate 90 exit 120 serving the town.

What that means for your plumbing

Homes in and around Clinton are spread out, and many rely on private wells and septic systems. A failing pressure switch or a full septic tank shows up across the whole house. Keep notes on when the tank was last pumped; see sewer line repair.

Creeks and the Clark Fork

The Clark Fork forms the southwestern edge of Clinton, and Starvation Creek, Wallace Creek and Dirty Ike Creek join it within the community. Creek-side lots and low ground can have high groundwater in spring, which is worth knowing before finishing a basement.

From stage stop to railroad town

Clinton started in 1883 as a stage stop and post office called Betters' Station. In 1892 it was renamed to honor C. L. Clinton, an official of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The community still feels rural, with homes on larger lots well away from the city. Rural homes often have outbuildings, stock waterers and hydrants with buried lines that need protecting before winter. Being farther from town also means help can take longer to arrive in a storm, so know where your main shut-off is and keep it easy to reach.