Clay City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,186 Population 2,196/sq mi density
$68,036 Median Income $24,396 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $182,795 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,036 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $706/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Clay City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,036
9% below
$24,396 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
69% below
Zillow: $182,795
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
31%
Rent
61%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clay City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $68,036 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,396. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 529 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clay City is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,795. Median rent is $706/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

13.9% of adults in Clay City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clay City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,186
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,196/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,036
Per Capita$24,396
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$706
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$182,795
Housing Units590
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation592 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clay City was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.