Clay County, NC
Living in Clay County
Bikeability9
Walkability32
Commute72
Public Transit9
Affordability82
Public Safety91
Airports56
Hospitals65
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+528 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office18%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$579Median Monthly Rent+$182 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas28%
Utility gas3%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Clay County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Clay County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 7 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clay County
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clay County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clay County, NC
Carolina Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Eastgate Life Academy
8 miles, S
Murphy Adventist Christian School
17 miles, W
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Clay County, NC
Young Harris College
10 miles, SW
Truett McConnell University
32 miles, S
Piedmont College
36 miles, S
Western Carolina University
37 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clay County, NC
Chatuge Regional Hospital
7 miles, S
Murphy Medical Center Inc
12 miles, W
Union General Hospital
17 miles, SW
Angel Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Clay County, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
54 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
73 miles, E
Lovell Field
82 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
87 miles, E