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Clayton’s story
Clayton in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
ClaytonOK
A town of 568. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Population
568
−32.4% since 2010
Typical home
$174K
+5.8% in a year
Household income
$23K
median
Median age
42.2
years
Jobs based here
178
Balanced
What makes Clayton stand out
The 2 things Clayton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
568 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Clayton’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clayton. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Clayton’s public schools outperform 16% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Clayton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 84% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crain Es | PK–8 | 116 | C+ |
| Clayton HS | 9–12 | 100 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtWildfire
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Clayton home is worth about $174K
The typical Clayton home is worth about $174,000, up 5.8% in a year, 22% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$174KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clayton$174K
Oklahoma$223K
+5.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Clayton has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–91°
Fall50–75°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Clayton
Most working residents leave Clayton for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (7%), Durant (6%) and Antlers (3%). Half commute less than 49 miles.
15%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clayton15%
Oklahoma City7%
Durant6%
Antlers3%
McAlester3%
49 mi
median commute distance
178
jobs based in Clayton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Clayton
19 crimes were reported in Clayton in 2025: 15 property and 4 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Clayton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
15
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Clayton is
Clayton beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Clayton | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.7% | 16.4% |
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
23.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Clayton
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Clayton is a town in northern Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 555 as of the 2020 Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 555
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 607 ft
- ZIP code
- 74536