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Clayton, KS
City in Norton County, Kansas.
Population
33
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is about 2.2 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norton County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,842
2,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.2M
FY 2026, $7,548 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 14°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorcaturCity | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| JenningsCity | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| LenoraCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DresdenCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| NortonCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| OberlinCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| EdmondCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Lebanon, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Danbury, NEVillage | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| SeldenCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Wilsonville, NEVillage | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| AlmenaCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| MorlandCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Hendley, NEVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| HoxieCity | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, KS in?
- Clayton is in Norton County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Clayton, KS?
- About 33 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Norcatur (6.9 mi), Jennings (7.3 mi), Lenora (13 mi), Dresden (15 mi), Norton (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023