Clayton, New Mexico
Clayton is a town of 2,753 people in Union County, New Mexico, founded in 1887.
Why visit Clayton
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Luna Theatre, Clayton Public Library, Clayton Public Schools Historic District and Clayton Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clayton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clayton
Clayton is a town in and the county seat of Union County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clayton had a population of 2,643. Clayton is home to the historic Luna Theater, a municipal airport, Clayton High School, and Herzstein Memorial Museum. Clayton Lake State Park is about 15 miles away.
From the Wikipedia article Clayton, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Luna Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
The Luna Theater, at 2-6 Main St. in Clayton, New Mexico, is a historic theatre that was built in 1915-1916.
4 Main Street, Clayton
Museums and landmarks8
Clayton Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
The Clayton Public Library, at 116 Walnut St. in Clayton, New Mexico, was built in 1939 as a New Deal construction work. (Wikipedia)
116 Walnut Street
Clayton Public Schools Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Clayton, New Mexico
Eklund Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hotel in New Mexico, United States of America
Eklund Hotel Historic Site
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
The Eklund Hotel, also known as Hotel Eklund and located at 15 Main St. in Clayton, New Mexico, was built in 1892. It is an example of...
15 Main Street, Clayton
Gate, Fence and Hollow Tree Shelter Designed by Dionicio Rodriguez
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
320 Oak Street
Luna Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Movie theater in Clayton, New Mexico, United States
Union County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Courthouse in New Mexico, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Mock's Crossroads Coffee Mill
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
2 South Front Street, Clayton
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
Jehovahs Witnesses Church
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
701 Cedar Street, Clayton
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
School · 1.6 mi
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd, Clayton
Healthcare1
Map of Clayton
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 21°F | 0.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 23°F | 0.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 30°F | 0.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 76°F | 47°F | 1.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 56°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 60°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 52°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 40°F | 1.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 22°F | 0.4 in | 6.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clayton Muni Air Pk Gsn Hcn 72360 (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-05-10: Severe Fire Threats (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 0 miles away.
- Texline 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Boise City 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Dalhart 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street Clayton New Mexico, Wordbuilder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- D. D. Monroe Civic Bldg from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Clayton NM school HS 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Union County Court House, Wordbuilder, CC BY 3.0
- Hotel Eklund Clayton New Mexico, Wordbuilder, CC BY 3.0
- Dionicio Rodriguez gate located at a private home in Clayton New Mexico, Bill Kerr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Luna Theater in Clayton, NM IMG 4954, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
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