At a Glance
Median Income
$49,306
$28,539 per capita
Home Value
$122,300
Zillow: $282,439
Median Rent
$793/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.2% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $49,306 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,539. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $122,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,439. Median rent is $793/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
11.6% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population343
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,306
Per Capita$28,539
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,300
Rent$793
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$282,439
Housing Units168
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,219 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.