Clay County, Indiana
Among the top 13% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 3% for sunny days
Clay County is a county in Indiana with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and property tax rate. It rates lower on commute time and sunny days.
Official websiteclaycountyin.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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63%35%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.0 in
humid 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US counties
Home Value$130k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$788better than 57% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.46%better than 90% of US counties
Income Tax5.45%better than 40% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 2.25%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.63%better than 70% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 59% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.6 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.0 inbetter than 42% of US counties
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 3% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 54% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk27.0better than 71% of US counties
School Quality43.5better than 23% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population26,39650th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9941st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5875th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.6%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 15% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 48% of US counties
Airport Distance48 mibetter than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.1%better than 68% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.52better than 42% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 65% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clay County an affordable place to live?
- Clay County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clay County?
- The median home value in Clay County is $130k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clay County?
- Median household income in Clay County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clay County?
- Median gross rent in Clay County is $788 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Clay County safe?
- Clay County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clay County?
- Clay County averages 75°F in July and 29°F in January, with 46.6 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clay County?
- Public-school quality in Clay County is below average, scoring better than 23% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Clay County?
- The average one-way commute in Clay County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)