At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$42,108 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
Zillow: $165,254
Violent Crime
145/100K
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,108. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,254. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,114/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$42,108
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$165,254
Housing Units71
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property1,114/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation663 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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