The Town FilesClayton, Oklahoma
Town in Pushmataha County · population 555 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $56,300
- Household income
- $23,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.2
Clayton is a town of 555 people in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $56,300, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 86% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 80% of Oklahoma towns.
How Clayton ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clayton is worth $56,300, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $23,214, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $424 a month. 45.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clayton | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $56,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $424 | $830 |
| Median household income | $23,214 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 45.9% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Clayton
| People | Clayton | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 15.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Clayton
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 28.5°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clayton since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1960 about 4.4 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 105 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 14, 2011.
Severe weather in Pushmataha County since 1996
Pushmataha County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pushmataha County
Pushmataha County had 2,559 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,941 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Clayton itself the ACS puts it at 12.5%.
Public schools in Clayton
2 public schools with 239 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIN ES | PK-8 | 133 | 13.3 |
| CLAYTON HS | 9-12 | 106 | 15.1 |
Towns near Clayton
- Hartshorne, OK21.0 mi · 1,947 people · home $90,300
- Talihina, OK21.2 mi · 925 people · home $72,000
- Haileyville, OK22.4 mi · 716 people · home $79,200
- Wilburton, OK23.1 mi · 2,285 people · home $93,600
- Antlers, OK28.8 mi · 2,221 people · home $106,100
- Red Oak, OK29.7 mi · 537 people · home $71,300
Clayton questions
Is Clayton, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clayton scores better for retirees than 80% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 86%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Clayton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clayton is valued at $56,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $23,214, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $424 a month.
What is the weather like in Clayton?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 28.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Clayton get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clayton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1960. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)