Clayton

Clayton is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The town is named after John M. Clayton, a federal political leader from Delaware. The village of Clayton, nearby Cape Vincent, and Alexandria Bay are popular tourist destinations on the New York mainland side of the Thousand Islands region. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 104.0 square miles (269.4 km²), of which 82.4 square mile (213.3 km²) are land and 21.7 squaremile (56.1km²), or 20.83%, are water. The northern border of the town is the CanadaUS border running through the Thousand islands in the St. Lawrence River. Across the river lies Ontario, Canada. The area was first settled around 1801, and the town was formed from parts of the towns of Orleans and Lyme in 1833. In 1872, the community of Clayton voted to set itself apart from the town by incorporating as a village. Fairview Manor, Swarthout Site-A04507.000038, and Grindstone Island Upper Schoolhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A hamlet called Bartlett Point is located on a geographical feature called Bartlet's Point, west of Clayton village. The population of Clayton was 5,153 at the 2010 census, with a population of 4,817 at the 2000 census. The median income for a household in Clayton was $35,805, and for a family was $39,727.

History

Clayton is the primary city name, but also Frontenac, Grenell, Murray Isle are acceptable city names or spellings, Grindstone on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The town of Clayton was formed from parts of Orleans and Lyme in 1833. In 1872, the community of Clayton voted to set itself apart from the town by incorporating as a village. The village of Clayton became the main railroad terminus for the Thousand Islands resort region, during its heyday at the turn of the twentieth century. Fairview Manor, Swarthout Site-A04507.000038, and Grindstone Island Upper Schoolhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The area was first settled around 1801. The town was named after statesman John M. Clayton. It is located in the New England region of the New York City metropolitan area, and is located on the East Coast of New York state. It has a population of around 2,000. It was once the largest town in the state, but is now home to about 1,000 people. It also has a number of tourist attractions, such as the Grand Canyon and the Statue of Liberty, which were built in the early 20th century. The city is home to the National Park Service, which was established in 1872. The Town of Clayton is located near the town of Orleans, New York, and the Town of Lyme, New Hampshire. It lies on the eastern shore of the Atlantic Ocean, and was once known as the "Gateway to the Sea of Cortez" The town's name is derived from the word "Clayton," which means "to the sea" or "to a place".

Geography

The town is situated on the St. Lawrence River near Lake Ontario. Across the river lies Ontario, Canada. The northern border of the town is the CanadaUS border. The town includes the fourth largest of the Thousand Islands, Grindstone Island, along with smaller islands, such as Bluff Island, Grenell Island, Maple Island, Picton Island, and Round Island. A ferry once connected Clayton with Gananoque in Ontario, but was discontinued due to the construction of a Thousand Islands Bridge 10 miles (16 km) northeast (down-river) This bridge now carries traffic from Interstate 81 into Canada. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 104.0 square miles (269.4 km²), of which 82.4square miles (213.3 km²) are land and 21.7square miles(56.1km²), or 20.83% are water. New York State Route 12E, which follows the south bank of the St Lawrence River, intersects north-south New York state Route 12 at Clayton village.New York State route 180 crosses the southeastern corner of Clayton. The Canadian border runs through the Thousand Island in the St.-Lawrence River. The New York-Canada border running through the St-Lawrence river is the Canadian-U.S.-Canada border in the Canadian province of Ontario. The Canada-New York border is also the Canadian border in New York City and the city of Binghamton.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,817 people, 1,914 households, and 1,335 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 97.24% White, 0.93% Black or African American,0.35% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0,10% Pacific Islander, 0, 48% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population. The town's population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, There were 94.1 males. ForEvery 100 females age 18 and over, There are 91.7 males. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00. The per capita income for the town is $16,947. About 4.8% of families and 8.0%. About 11% of those under age 18 were below the poverty line, including 11.0 percentage of those under 18 and 7.0 percent of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the city was $35,805, and $39,727.

Communities and topographic features

Clayton A village on the shore of the St. Lawrence River in the northern part of the town. Frontenac Springs A location in the northwestern corner of Clayton, known for its natural crystal spring water. French Creek Wildlife Management Area A conservation area in the north part of Clayton. Washington Island A small island next to Clayton village. Gunns Corners A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the. town on NY-180 at NY-12. Little Round Island is adjacent to it. The fourth largest of the Thousand Islands, Grindstone Island. It lies in the St Lawerence River opposite Clayton village, with many summer homes. It is located on a geographical feature called Bartlett Point, located on the eastern side of the river. The town is home to the New York State Museum, which is open to the public. The museum is located in the town's downtown area, on the second floor of a building that was built in the early 20th century. It has been the home of the Museum for more than 50 years. The Museum is located at the base of a hill, which was once the site of one of New York's most popular tourist attractions, the Empire State Building. It now houses the Museum's gift shop, which has been open since the 1950s. The Town of Clayton has a population of about 2,000 people. The village has a total area of about 4,000 acres (1,200 hectares) and is home for about 1,200 people.

Parks

Canoe-Picnic Point State Park is a state park on Grindstone Island accessible only by boat. Cedar Point State park is by the western town line. The park is accessible by boat only. The state park is located near the town of Grindstone. It is one of the most popular state parks in the U.S., according to the National Park Service.

Places To Visit

Clayton Chamber of Commerce is located in the heart of the city. The Chamber is open seven days a week. Visit the Chamber's website at www.claytonchamber.com.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York = 38.5. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 63. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 89. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Clayton = 3.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,258 individuals with a median age of 41.5 age the population grows by 2.69% in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 59.70 residents per square mile of area (23.05/km²). There are average 2.13 people per household in the 875 households with an average household income of $40,053 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.40% of the available work force and has dropped -0.62% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 30.36%. The number of physicians in Clayton per 100,000 population = 185.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Clayton = 36.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 64.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 141. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 160. 82 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 58, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York which are owned by the occupant = 45.67%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 64 years with median home cost = $101,280 and home appreciation of -0.28%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $21.77 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $8,298 per student. There are 12.8 students for each teacher in the school, 520 students for each Librarian and 299 students for each Counselor. 6.62% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 18.74% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 9.18% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).