ClaytonND
A town of 29. Nearly 18.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
29
residents
Household income
$179K
median
Median age
27.6
years
What makes Clayton stand out
The thing Clayton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
29 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
FoothillsDimondDaleLucyWardClayton
Clayton’s report card
Now in Clayton
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clayton. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
18.3% of Clayton is conserved land
30 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
18.3%conserved
18.3%
conserved · 4,193 of 22,893 acres
30 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Clayton has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–21°
Spring27–51°
Summer52–78°
Fall29–52°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Clayton is
Clayton beats the North Dakota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
3 better26 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Clayton | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.2% |
Trinity Kenmare Community Hospital
18.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →