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Clayton, IL

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Population
616
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
732 ft
Median Home Value
$91,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$675/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,136
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Clayton

Set in the quiet farmland of eastern Adams County, Clayton offers a relaxed small-town pace about a half-hour drive from Quincy. Home to roughly 600 residents, it is an easygoing community where daily routines revolve around familiar neighborhood spots like the public library, local parks, and the baseball diamond. Quiet streets quickly give way to open fields, giving the whole area a comfortable, open feel.

Clayton, Illinois

The highlight of the year comes every August with the Adams-Brown County Old Settlers Days. The festival brings the whole area together for a weekend of tractor pulls, live music, family games, and homemade fried-chicken dinners. That blend of calm countryside living and down-to-earth neighborliness makes Clayton a welcoming place for anyone seeking a quieter lifestyle.

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