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Clayton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Barbour County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,271
Population
335/sq mi density
$32,625
Median Income
$16,141 per capita
$82,100
Home Value
$107,002 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
567
Violent Crime/100K
3,713 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,625 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
567 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°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. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 575 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8823°N, 85.4605°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barbour County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.5").