Clayton, Idaho
| Clayton, Idaho | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location in Custer County and the state of Idaho |
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| Coordinates: 44°15′32″N 114°23′59″W / 44.25889°N 114.39972°WCoordinates: 44°15′32″N 114°23′59″W / 44.25889°N 114.39972°W | |
| 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 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,489 ft (1,673 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 7 |
| • Density | 700.0/sq mi (270.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 83227 |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-15490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0396298 |
Clayton is a city in Custer County, Idaho, United States. The population was 7 at the 2010 census, down from 27 in 2000. The name is derived from early resident Clayton Smith, who is alleged to be the owner of a bawdy house. It is adjacent to the Salmon River.
Clayton was founded in 1881 as a smelter site for the nearby mines, but now is a tourist location.
Clayton is located at 44°15′32″N 114°23′59″W / 44.25889°N 114.39972°W (44.259014, -114.399725), at an elevation of 5,489 feet (1,673 m) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), all of it land.
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clayton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Clayton is located on State Highway 75, between Stanley (west) and Challis (northeast).
As of the census of 2010, there were 7 people, 4 households, and 2 families residing in the city. The population density was 700.0 inhabitants per square mile (270.3/km2). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 1,800.0 per square mile (695.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
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