Clayton, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
343
Population
107/sq mi density
$49,306
Median Income
$28,539 per capita
$122,300
Home Value
$282,439 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,306 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,300 home value, $793/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,219 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3275°N, 92.1645°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").