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Clay City, IL
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Clay City, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Clay City a Good Place to Live?
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $106,309. 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.
Safety & Crime
Clay City reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,351/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.