Clay City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

744 Population 418/sq mi density

$53,750 Median Income $29,155 per capita

$75,500 Home Value $106,309 Zillow

$585 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

60 Violent Crime/100K 2,351 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$53,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$75,500 home value, $585/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

60 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Clay City (4)

Fox Ridge State Park

State Park

703 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s captu...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...

Weather: The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into th...

https://www.nps.gov/gero/index.htm

Harmonie State Park

State Park

2,912 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

John James Audubon State Park

State Park

317 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0