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Clay Center, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County
Clay Center, OH
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 $64,750 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,140. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clay Center is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,586. Median rent is $631/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Clay Center reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,573/100K.
Education
3.8% of adults in Clay Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clay Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.