Clay, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Clay County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
485 Population 866/sq mi density
$58,800 Home Value $112,334 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Clay, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$58,800
79% below
Zillow: $112,334
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
478% above
73.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
25.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Home Value
21%
Rent
57%
Poverty
591%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
578%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clay a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clay is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,334. Median rent is $668/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

8.0% of adults in Clay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clay has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population485
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,319
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty73.3%
County GDP$213M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

Home Value$58,800
Rent$668
Ownership25.6%
Zillow$112,334
Housing Units274
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death16,180/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation755 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clay was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.