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Clayton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
215
Population
287/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$23,784 per capita
$83,300
Home Value
$235,786 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
44.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
221
Violent Crime/100K
1,987 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8648°N, 84.2347°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Lenawee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").