Clayton, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Concordia Parish County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
385 Population 244/sq mi density
$47,031 Median Income $23,630 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $137,467 Zillow
$454 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,031 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $454/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clayton, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,031
37% below
$23,630 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
74% below
Zillow: $137,467
Median Rent
$454/mo
61% below
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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
63%
Home Value
26%
Rent
39%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $47,031 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,630. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clayton is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,467. Median rent is $454/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

11.6% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clayton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population385
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,031
Per Capita$23,630
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$454
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$137,467
Housing Units244
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation57 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband58.6%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Clayton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.