Claypool, IN

Indiana

Claypool is a small town in Indiana with a population of 326. Residents earn $49,821 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
326 Population 1,358/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $28,703 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $222,757 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,821
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,500
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Claypool Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population326
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,358/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$28,703
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$7,836M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$222,757
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation877 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+84.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries6

Is Claypool a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Claypool receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Claypool offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Claypool is $49,821, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Claypool is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Claypool experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Claypool has a population of 326 with a density of 1,358 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%).

Population

326
Total Population
1,358
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Claypool vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.4%
52% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Claypool vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Claypool is $49,821, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Claypool vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,821
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,703
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$77,961

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,157
County GDP$7,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare173
Retail284
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Claypool is $97,500, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $222,757.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,500
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$222,757

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$77
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Rate4.49%
In Claypool, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Claypool vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.5%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access59.7%
Healthcare Facilities173

Crime Rates: Claypool vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Claypool has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation877 ft (267 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,358/sq mi
Coordinates41.1308°N, 85.8823°W
County FIPS18085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.3-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 52.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+84.3%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,358/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities173
Restaurants180
Retail Stores284

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

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