Clayton, Illinois

About Clayton

Clayton is a tiny community in western Illinois, home to 616 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Clayton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 700 residents per square mile.

📰 Clayton News Today

• New Illinois Chamber president seeks to bolster Statehouse relationships Capitol News Illinois · Apr 30
• Driver identified in fatal UTV crash in Clayton WGEM · May 25
• New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named Capitol City Now · Mar 27
• Update: Clayton man dies in Adams Co. UTV crash Monday morning KHQA · May 25
• Craig "Mike" M. Clayton Obituary March 8, 2026 Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD. · Mar 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clayton Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clayton

• Clayton Park reviews ★
• Veteran's Memorial Park reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Clayton

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