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Clayton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
597 Population 678/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $31,182 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $142,115 Zillow
$578 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clayton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,438
16% below
$31,182 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $142,115
Median Rent
$578/mo
50% below
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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)

Income
84%
Home Value
32%
Rent
50%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,182. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clayton is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,115. Median rent is $578/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Clayton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 517/100K.

Education

5.5% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clayton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population597
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$31,182
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$578
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$142,115
Housing Units332
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property517/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,015/100K

Climate

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clayton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.