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Clayton, KS

Population
45
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,420 ft
Median Income
$74,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityHays, Kansas75 miles away · 21,258 residents.

About Clayton

Clayton is a city in Decatur and Norton counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. The 2020 census counted 44 residents. The first post office in Clayton was established in March 1879. Clayton was named for the valuable clay found in the vicinity. Northwest rural areas are served by Oberlin USD 294. The through line in Clayton is the way its history and present-day settings remain visible on the same map. Clayton makes the most sense through those concrete details, with its history still visible in the settings people use today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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