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Clay City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,186 Population 2,196/sq mi density
$68,036 Median Income $24,396 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $169,945 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,036 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,196/sq mi
Coordinates39.2770°N, 87.1127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 114 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 112 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 113 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 138 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 63 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 135 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 130 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 117 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 66 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 113 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 54 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 62 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 114 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 111 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 141 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 112 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 105 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 88 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 35 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 728 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 95 km 6
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 33 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 75 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Clay City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.3").

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