At a Glance
Median Income
$54,010
$33,642 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
Zillow: $131,412
Violent Crime
280/100K
4,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Claypool Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claypool's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Claypool a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Claypool residents earn a median household income of $54,010 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,642. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claypool is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,412. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Claypool reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,085/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Claypool hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claypool has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,134
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density893/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,010
Per Capita$33,642
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$131,412
Housing Units607
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent280/100K
Property4,085/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,439 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Claypool was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.