Clay County, IA
Living in Clay County
Bikeability25
Walkability37
Commute93
Public Transit23
Affordability91
Public Safety84
Airports23
Hospitals89
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-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
$51kMedian 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
$124kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clay County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clay County, IA
Sacred Heart School
5 miles, N
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
5 miles, N
Emmetsburg Catholic School
24 miles, E
Sanborn Christian School
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Clay County, IA
Buena Vista University
30 miles, S
Northwestern College
46 miles, W
Dordt University
51 miles, W
Morningside College
74 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clay County, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
5 miles, N
Palo Alto County Hospital
23 miles, E
Lakes Regional Healthcare
23 miles, N
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Clay County, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
78 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
87 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
129 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
131 miles, SE