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Clayton, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pushmataha County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
593 Population 353/sq mi density
$24,554 Median Income $18,475 per capita
$43,300 Home Value $162,734 Zillow
$397 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$24,554 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,300 home value, $397/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clayton, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,554
67% below
$18,475 per capita
Home Value
$43,300
85% below
Zillow: $162,734
Median Rent
$397/mo
66% below
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
29.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

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
33%
Home Value
15%
Rent
34%
Poverty
235%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clayton residents earn a median household income of $24,554 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,475. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clayton is $43,300 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,734. Median rent is $397/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Clayton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 882/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clayton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population593
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$24,554
Per Capita$18,475
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty29.2%
County GDP$320M
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,300
Rent$397
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$162,734
Housing Units414
Rent Burden32.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property882/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary252/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death17,666/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation610 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clayton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.