Clayton County , Iowa
Population: 17,069 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,326 Home $155,700 Rent $764/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,069 residents, Clayton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Clayton County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$62,326
Median Income
household
$155,700
Home Value
median
$764/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,326 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,661 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| Median Home Value | $155,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $764/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,069 |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.2%
Obesity
10.1%
Diabetes
18.7%
Smoking
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
No Physical Activity
21.4%
Depression
31.7%
Insufficient Sleep
79.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.2 · 42th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
53.98
🌀 Hurricane
14.89
🔥 Wildfire
12.34
❄️ Winter Storm
30.20
🌍 Earthquake
14.47
☀️ Drought
64.34
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