Clay Center, KS
Living in Clay Center
Bikeability7
Walkability28
Commute90
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports4
Hospitals64
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation-324 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age
25%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$700 (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$481Median Monthly Rent+$55 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Clay Center
United States45
Kansas56
Clay County21
Property Crime in Clay Center
United States48
Kansas58
Clay County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clay Center
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clay Center, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clay Center, KS
Linn Lutheran School
21 miles, N
St Xavier Catholic School
29 miles, SE
Abilene Baptist Academy
33 miles, S
St Andrew's Elementary School
33 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Clay Center, KS
Kansas State University
32 miles, SE
Manhattan Christian College
32 miles, SE
Kansas Wesleyan University
47 miles, SW
Bethany College
63 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clay Center, KS
Clay County Medical Center
1 miles, N
Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
28 miles, SE
Geary Community Hospital
29 miles, SE
Washington County Hospital
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Clay Center, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
29 miles, SE
Salina Regional Airport
50 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
103 miles, N
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
121 miles, S