What are the schools like in Clayton, LA?

School district data for Clayton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Clayton?

The median household income in Clayton, LA is $47,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Clayton, LA?

Clayton has an average high temperature of 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches.

Clayton, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clayton, LA affordable or expensive?

Clayton's cost of living index is 79, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clayton is 21% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $60,800 and the median rent is $444 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clayton, LA?

Clayton has a violent crime rate of 508.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1178.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clayton, LA a Good Place to Live?

Clayton is a small town of 317 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $47,292 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 79 (US average = 100), which is 21% below the national average.

Strengths: Clayton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clayton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clayton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 79.2

Clayton's overall cost of living index is 79.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clayton costs roughly 21% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clayton, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$60,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$444	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Clayton's violent crime rate is 508.9 per 100,000 residents — 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

508.9 /100k

Property Crime

1178.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Clayton, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clayton sees average highs of 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 58.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Clayton, LA
Average High — January	56.9°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	58.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Clayton, LA	National Avg
Population	317	—
Median Age	55.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	50.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spokane, LA 5 mi Ferriday, LA 6 mi Ridgecrest, LA 8 mi Waterproof, LA 11 mi Minorca, LA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Clayton

Clayton, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71326

Clayton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton, LA affordable or expensive?

Clayton's cost of living index is 79, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clayton roughly 21% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $60,800 and median rent is $444/month.

What is the crime rate in Clayton, LA?

Clayton's violent crime rate is 508.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1178.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clayton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Clayton, LA a good place to live?

Clayton, LA has a population of 317, a median household income of $47,292, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clayton?

Clayton averages 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clayton?

Clayton, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71326.

What is the population of Clayton?

The population of Clayton, Louisiana is 317 with a median age of 55.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clayton?

Key numbers for living in Clayton: cost of living index 79 (100 = US average), median home $60,800, median household income $47,292, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clayton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.