Clay Center, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,148
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$56,422
Median Income
$30,328 per capita
$133,600
Home Value
$167,486 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
148
Violent Crime/100K
1,157 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,422 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,208 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3812°N, 97.1274°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Clay Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").