Clayton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
874
Population
1,345/sq mi density
$83,500
Median Income
$35,883 per capita
$214,900
Home Value
$337,499 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,900 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 868 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6884°N, 86.5219°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Hendricks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.5").