Clay, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,112
Population
1,293/sq mi density
$43,884
Median Income
$25,288 per capita
$75,600
Home Value
$141,626 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,884 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $769/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4759°N, 87.8203°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Clay has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.6").