Clay City, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Powell County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,352 Population 1,275/sq mi density
$32,571 Median Income $18,016 per capita
$108,600 Home Value $136,961 Zillow
$609 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,571 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $609/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clay City, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,571
57% below
$18,016 per capita
Home Value
$108,600
61% below
Zillow: $136,961
Median Rent
$609/mo
48% below
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
59.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
33.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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
43%
Home Value
39%
Rent
52%
Poverty
271%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clay City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clay City residents earn a median household income of $32,571 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,016. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clay City is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,961. Median rent is $609/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

4.6% of adults in Clay City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 59.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clay City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,352
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,571
Per Capita$18,016
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty33.6%
County GDP$337M
Avg Weekly Wage$772

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,600
Rent$609
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$136,961
Housing Units671
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,952/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation615 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+59.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clay City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.