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Clayton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Barbour County County
Clayton, AL
At a Glance
How Clayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $32,625 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,141. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 595 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,002. Median rent is $753/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 567 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,713/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 67.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.