Clayton, Iowa

About Clayton

Clayton is a tiny community in northeastern Iowa, home to 45 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Clayton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 88 residents per square mile.

📰 Clayton News Today

• Four people hurt after multi-vehicle crash in Clayton County KCRG · Oct 10
• Four people injured in three-vehicle crash in Clayton County KWWL · Oct 10
• Pilot injured after ultralight aircraft crashes into eastern Iowa home WHO13.com · Oct 4
• Thrive Iowa to launch in Fayette and Clayton counties KGAN · Sep 30
• Clayton, IA Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 18

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What Makes Clayton Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• With 45 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clayton

• Wyalusing Park/Beach reviews ★

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