Clayton is a small town of 662 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $27,083
and a 14.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 76 (US average = 100), which is
24% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clayton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 76.3
Clayton's overall cost of living index is 76.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clayton costs roughly 24% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clayton, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$33,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$332
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$27,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Clayton's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
225.3 /100k
Property Crime
1117.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clayton is served primarily by CLAYTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clayton, OK
National Avg
School District
CLAYTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clayton sees average highs of 52.0°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Clayton's cost of living index is 76, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clayton roughly 24% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $33,300 and median rent is $332/month.
Clayton's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1117.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clayton are operated by CLAYTON.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clayton, OK has a population of 662, a median household income of $27,083, and an unemployment rate of 14.0%.
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.
Clayton averages 52.0°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clayton, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74536.
The population of Clayton, Oklahoma is 662 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clayton: cost of living index 76 (100 = US average), median home $33,300, median household income $27,083, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.