The Town FilesClayton, Wisconsin
Town in Winnebago County · population 4,329 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $409,700
- Household income
- $133,731
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 42.1
Clayton is a town of 4,329 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $409,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 98% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 97% of Wisconsin towns.
How Clayton ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clayton is worth $409,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $133,731, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,400 a month. 93.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clayton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $409,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,400 | $951 |
| Median household income | $133,731 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 93.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Clayton
| People | Clayton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Clayton
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clayton since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 4.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 157 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 95 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Winnebago County since 1996
Winnebago County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Tornado | DR-4949: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winnebago County
Winnebago County had 93,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Clayton itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Towns near Clayton
- Fox Crossing, WI5.3 mi · 18,974 people · home $248,100
- Neenah, WI5.6 mi · 27,319 people · home $210,700
- Dale, WI7.3 mi · 2,869 people · home $357,400
- Menasha, WI7.7 mi · 18,268 people · home $191,800
- Winneconne, WI8.9 mi · 2,544 people · home $218,100
- Winneconne, WI9.0 mi · 2,590 people · home $368,800
- Grand Chute, WI9.0 mi · 23,831 people · home $294,700
- Hortonville, WI9.7 mi · 3,028 people · home $263,900
Clayton questions
Is Clayton, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clayton scores better for retirees than 55% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 70%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Clayton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clayton is valued at $409,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,731, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,400 a month.
What is the weather like in Clayton?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 49.4 inches of snow.
Does Clayton get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clayton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)