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Clayton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,420
Population
712/sq mi density
$57,802
Median Income
$30,056 per capita
$228,100
Home Value
$353,738 Zillow
$868
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
4,568 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,802 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$228,100 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,933 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8766°N, 83.4033°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rabun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (5.1").