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Clay, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County
Clay, KY
At a Glance
How Clay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Clay a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clay residents earn a median household income of $43,884 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,288. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clay is $75,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,189. Median rent is $769/month, with 22.5% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Clay reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 86/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Clay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clay has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.