At a Glance
Median Income
$70,313
$19,449 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
39.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $70,313 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,449. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Education
8.1% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$70,313
Per Capita$19,449
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty39.1%
County GDP$222M
Avg Weekly Wage$737
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$100,630
Housing Units54
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
Elevation2,427 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.