Clay County, Kansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
- top 3% for unemployment
- top 11% for sunny days
- bottom 16% for violent crime
Clay County is a county in Kansas with about 8,088 residents. It grades B for weather and C for getting around. Standout strengths include unemployment, sunny days, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on comfortable days and violent crime.
Official websiteclaycountykansas.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.0 in
humid 72%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$137k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$750better than 67% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.37%better than 19% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.83%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment1.4%better than 97% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.7 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.0 inbetter than 53% of US counties
Sunny Days278 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days60 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk16.4better than 82% of US counties
School Quality62.1better than 64% of US counties
Violent Crime1481/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Crime1046/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Community
Population8,08818th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0373rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 71% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance131 mibetter than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.1%better than 21% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.89better than 85% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 43% 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 $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clay County?
- The median home value in Clay County is $137k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clay County?
- Median household income in Clay County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clay County?
- Median gross rent in Clay County is $750 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Clay County safe?
- Clay County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1481/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 1046/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clay County?
- Clay County averages 79°F in July and 29°F in January, with 31.7 in of annual precipitation and about 278 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clay County?
- Public-school quality in Clay County is above average, scoring better than 64% 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 21 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)