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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7222°N, 91.5346°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Concordia Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.9").