Clayton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
215
Population
287/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$23,784 per capita
$83,300
Home Value
$247,342 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
44.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $1,000/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
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 | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").