Louisiana
Clayton is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 385. Residents earn $47,031 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clayton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clayton is $47,031, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Clayton is $73,800, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $454 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Clayton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,031 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,630 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $884 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,471 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 483 |
| County GDP | $715M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,563 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.47% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $73,800 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $454 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,563 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.47% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.8% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 83.5% |
| Premature Death | 15,586/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.1 inches |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7222°N, 91.5346°W |
| County FIPS | 22029 |
Winner: Republican by 29.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.6% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |