Personal loans in Clayton, ID

Clayton ranks 197th of 197 places in Idaho, with a population near 10. The first question in Clayton is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 10 people live here under Idaho lending law. Verify the lender's Idaho licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Clayton. When Idaho caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Clayton as from the rest of the state. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Clayton at about 11.1%. The next larger city is Challis, ID about 19 miles away.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Clayton: population, trend and location

What follows is Clayton's place in the Census record, alongside the Idaho rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Which Idaho laws govern a loan in Clayton

When Idaho does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Clayton is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIdaho Department of Finance (IDOF)
Source says: "Safeguarding the financial health of Idahoans through the appropriate oversight of diverse financial institutions, the education and protection of consumers".
Idaho Department of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Idaho Credit Code finance-charge ruleNo statutory maximum finance-charge rate — rate as agreed by the parties (Idaho Credit Code)
Source says: "the rate of finance charge shall be that which is agreed upon between the parties to the transaction".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per annum legal rate (when no written contract fixes a different rate)
Source says: "interest is allowed at the rate of twelve cents (12¢) on the hundred by the year".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

The anatomy of a Clayton personal loan

With roughly 10 residents, Clayton is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Clayton's 10 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Clayton loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Where Clayton sits

Clayton covers about 0.1 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. Spread across it are roughly 156 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Boise City, the distance is roughly 103 miles. Within 50 miles of Clayton there are 5 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 28 larger places.

Borrowing reach in Clayton

Clayton is lightly settled, with about 156 people per square mile and 5 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Idaho reach Clayton's 10 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Challis, ID about 19 miles away.

How Clayton compares across Idaho

Clayton is the 197th-largest of 197 Census places in Idaho and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Clayton ranks 32nd of 197 in Idaho (about the 84th percentile). At about 156 people per square mile, Clayton is the 187th most densely settled place in Idaho. In land area, Clayton ranks 196th among Idaho's 197 places.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Clayton if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Clayton is the same as anywhere in Idaho.
What loan size can I expect in Clayton?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Clayton?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Clayton cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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