At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$29,155 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
Zillow: $110,540
Median Rent
$585/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.5% smoking rate
How Clay City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clay City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clay City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clay City residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,155. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clay City is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,540. Median rent is $585/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
6.6% of adults in Clay City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clay City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population744
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$29,155
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$585
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$110,540
Housing Units399
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Clay City was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.