County
Clinton County, Michigan
Use this county page to find cities, townships, and villages in Clinton County. Each local page gives you property-tax context, school-district rate ranges, official-source links, nearby places, and any Porch Notes tied to that community.
County snapshot
Cities
6
Townships
16
Villages
0
School districts
32
Primary home (PRE) rates, for homes with Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption, range from 23.839 mills to 53.9054 mills.
Other property, often called non-homestead, usually means rentals, vacation homes, and second homes. Those rates range from 23.839 mills to 71.3532 mills.
Rate rows come from the official Michigan Treasury millage-rate reports . Last reviewed June 8, 2026.
Local pages
Places in Clinton County
City
Dewitt
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City
East Lansing
3 school districts available.
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City
Grand Ledge
1 school district available.
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City
Lansing
1 school district available.
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Ovid
1 school district available.
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City
St Johns
1 school district available.
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Township
Bath Township
4 school districts available.
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Bengal Township
4 school districts available.
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Bingham Township
1 school district available.
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Dallas Township
3 school districts available.
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Township
Dewitt Township
6 school districts available.
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Duplain Township
3 school districts available.
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Eagle Township
4 school districts available.
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Essex Township
4 school districts available.
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Greenbush Township
2 school districts available.
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Lebanon Township
5 school districts available.
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Olive Township
4 school districts available.
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Ovid Township
2 school districts available.
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Riley Township
6 school districts available.
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Victor Township
5 school districts available.
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Township
Watertown Township
10 school districts available.
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Township
Westphalia Township
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Porch Notes
Local notes from Clinton County
Stories, practical notes, and local details tied to places in this county.
Clinton County · History and culture
A German Catholic settlement since 1836
Westphalia's German Catholic roots, St. Mary's Parish, and farming traditions still define the community.
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Mint City, U.S.A.
St. Johns is known as Mint City, U.S.A., with Clinton County mint farms, muck soil, and the annual Mint Festival.
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No city income tax in Clinton County's cities
St. Johns, DeWitt, and Ovid do not charge city income tax, though Lansing and East Lansing slivers in Clinton County do.
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Out in the township, you're on a well and septic
Outside Clinton County's cities and village centers, many township homes use private wells and septic systems, and resale inspection is buyer-beware.
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Sleepy Hollow State Park and the county's wild side
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Lake Ovid, Maple River wetlands, and Rose Lake give Clinton County a strong outdoors side.
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Buying in a township? Watch for special assessments on top of your taxes
Michigan township buyers should check for special assessments that can add separate road, sewer, water, lighting, sidewalk, or drain charges.
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What to check next in Clinton County
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