Clayton, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clayton, Idaho
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Location of Clayton in Custer County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Custer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,729 ft (1,746 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7 |
| • Density | 533.33/sq mi (204.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83227
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-15490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409475 |
Clayton is a very small city in Custer County, Idaho, United States. In 2010, only 7 people lived there. This was a big change from the year 2000, when 27 people lived in Clayton. The city is right next to the Salmon River.
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History of Clayton
Clayton was started in 1881. It was built as a place to process metals from nearby mines. This process is called smelting.
Geography and Climate
Where is Clayton?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Clayton is incredibly tiny. It covers an area of only about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles). This makes it the smallest official city in Idaho. It is also one of the smallest cities in the entire United States! All of its area is land.
What is Clayton's Climate Like?
Clayton has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
Getting Around Clayton
Major Road
SH 75 - Salmon River Scenic Byway
Clayton is located right on State Highway 75. This highway connects Clayton to Stanley to the west and Challis to the northeast. It's also known as the Salmon River Scenic Byway, which means it's a very pretty drive!
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 252 | — | |
| 1900 | 186 | −26.2% | |
| 1910 | 170 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 215 | 26.5% | |
| 1930 | 311 | 44.7% | |
| 1940 | 114 | −63.3% | |
| 1950 | 100 | −12.3% | |
| 1960 | 75 | −25.0% | |
| 1970 | 36 | −52.0% | |
| 1980 | 43 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 26 | −39.5% | |
| 2000 | 27 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 7 | −74.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 8 | 14.3% | |
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Who Lives in Clayton?
In 2010, only 7 people lived in Clayton. They lived in 4 different homes. Most of the people living there were White.
The people in Clayton were of different ages. Some were under 18, and some were between 25 and 44 years old. A large number of residents, about 43%, were 65 years old or older. This means Clayton has many older adults living there. There were slightly more males than females.
