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Clayton, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Union County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,680
Population
343/sq mi density
$40,192
Median Income
$25,292 per capita
$111,500
Home Value
$112,600 Zillow
$637
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
334 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,192 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $637/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Clayton (2)
Black Mesa State Park & Nature Preserve
State Park
2,206 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Capulin Volcano National Monument
National Monument
Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of 4 different states from the volcanic rim and one of the darkest night skies in the country. Whether it's a...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, M...
Weather: Elevations range from 7247 feet at the park visitor center to 8182 feet on the crater rim trail. Summers usually have mild temperatures with highs averaging in the low to mid 80s F/30C with occasional...