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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Very Low

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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