At a Glance
Median Income
$74,554
$34,088 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
Zillow: $235,219
Median Rent
$997/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
13.7% smoking rate
How Claude Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claude's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Claude a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Claude residents earn a median household income of $74,554 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,088. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claude is $180,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,219. Median rent is $997/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
20.6% of adults in Claude hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claude has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,164
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,554
Per Capita$34,088
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,903
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,800
Rent$997
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$235,219
Housing Units537
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation3,404 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Claude was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.