At a Glance
Median Income
$49,886
$29,227 per capita
Violent Crime
77/100K
3,668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
269 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $49,886 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,227. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,668/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,886
Per Capita$29,227
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,754M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$411,503
Housing Units52
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property3,668/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,095/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,286 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.