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Clayton, IL

Illinois

Clayton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 597. Residents earn $63,438 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
597 Population 678/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $31,182 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$578 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $578/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,438
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $578
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Clayton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population597
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$31,182
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$346M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$578
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units332
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking15.8%
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation731 ft (223 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.5%
Libraries1

Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clayton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Clayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clayton is $63,438, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clayton is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $578 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Clayton has a population of 597 with a density of 678 people per square mile. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 10.6% Black.

Population

597
Total Population
678
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Clayton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clayton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clayton is $63,438, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Clayton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,438
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,182
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
IRS Avg AGI$62,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)163
County GDP$346M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare13
Retail19
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,675
34% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home0.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Clayton is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $578 (50% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg
Median List Price$619,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$619,000
$/Sq Ft$344
Homes Sold14
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory99

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$578
50% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.4%
Housing Units332
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,675
34% above US avg
Effective Rate5.19%
In Clayton, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 24.3% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Clayton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits58.4%
Premature Death11,015/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access63.6%
Healthcare Facilities13
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation731 ft (223 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density678/sq mi
Coordinates40.0306°N, 90.9580°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17169
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.8-point margin. 74.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.4%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 46.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+78.2%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density678/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.5%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants16
Retail Stores19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home0.8%

Nearby Cities

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