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Clayton, IA
City in Clayton County, Iowa.
Population
57
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
111
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is 93% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Clayton, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clayton County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,315
6,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $8,061 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
85
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bagley, WIVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| GarnavilloCity | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| Glen Haven, WICensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.2 |
| GuttenbergCity | 8.1 mi | 2.2 |
| McGregorCity | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Patch Grove, WIVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Prairie du Chien, WICity | 9.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MarquetteCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Bloomington, WIVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| FarmersburgCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| OsterdockCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| St. OlafCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GarberCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ElkportCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ElkaderCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Cassville, WIVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, IA in?
- Clayton is in Clayton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Clayton, IA?
- About 57 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Bagley, WI (2.7 mi), Garnavillo (5 mi), Glen Haven, WI (6.9 mi), Guttenberg (8.1 mi), McGregor (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023