Clayton, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
385 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$257 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Concordia Parish
5
Natchez Urban Area
4
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Concordia Parish
5
Natchez Urban Area
5
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 47
Feb 6 0 51
Mar 6 0 57
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 44%
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Schools

Delta Charter School MST
5 miles, SW 4.6 star
Ferriday High School
6 miles, SW 3.2 star
Ferriday Junior High School
7 miles, SW 2.3 star

Colleges

Alcorn State University
25 miles, E 1.4 star
Louisiana College
59 miles, W 2.3 star

Hospitals

Merit Health Natchez
16 miles, S 2.3 star
Franklin Medical Center
32 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
62 miles, N 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
66 miles, W 1 star