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Clay Center, NE
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Clay Center, NE
At a Glance
How Clay Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clay Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Clay Center a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clay Center residents earn a median household income of $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,232. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clay Center is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,287. Median rent is $620/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Clay Center reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 852/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Clay Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clay Center has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.