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Clayton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
57
Population
136/sq mi density
$70,313
Median Income
$19,449 per capita
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
104
Violent Crime/100K
1,426 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$70,313 median income, 10.2% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,427 ft (740 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7369°N, 100.1765°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Decatur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").