Clay County, IA

Living in Clay County

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 37
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 34
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Schools 97
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Residents

16k Population -507 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$539 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Clay County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Clay County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 8
Feb 21 1 6
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 47 3 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 33 1 5
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clay County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado20
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Clay County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Clay County, IA

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Sacred Heart School
5 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Clay County, IA

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Northwestern College
46 miles, W
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Dordt University
51 miles, W
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Morningside College
74 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Clay County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Clay County, IA

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Joe Foss Field
87 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
129 miles, S
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