Clay County, MO
Living in Clay County
Bikeability8
Walkability15
Commute65
Public Transit10
Affordability62
Public Safety12
Airports64
Hospitals62
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
243kPopulation+28k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$777Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Clay County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Clay County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clay County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding61
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clay County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clay County, MO
Northern Hills Christian Academy
8 miles, N
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
9 miles, W
St Andrew the Apostle Parish School
9 miles, SW
Children First Montessori
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Clay County, MO
William Jewell College
5 miles, S
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
12 miles, SW
Park University
16 miles, SW
City Vision University
17 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clay County, MO
New Liberty Hospital District
3 miles, S
Excelsior Springs Hospital
10 miles, E
Saint Lukes North Hospital
13 miles, W
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
13 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Clay County, MO
Kansas City International Airport
16 miles, W
Manhattan Regional Airport
121 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
123 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
150 miles, S