Clay Township, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
25 332.4M (US)
Median Age
78.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$495 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrison County
1
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrison County
3
Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 1 6 27

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Cainsville Elem
6 miles, S · 3.2star
Cainsville High
6 miles, S · 3.2star
North Harrison Elem
9 miles, W · 3.7star
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Colleges

Graceland University-Lamoni
8 miles, N · 1.9star
North Central Missouri College
33 miles, S · 1.4star
Southwestern Community College
48 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Harrison County Community Hospital
20 miles, SW · 4.1star
Wayne County Hospital
32 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
70 miles, NE · 2.3star
Kansas City International Airport
97 miles, SW · 3.7star
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, NW · 2.8star
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