Clay County, North Carolina
Among the top 19% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 8% for property tax rate
- top 10% for park & nature access
Clay County is a county in North Carolina with about 11,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for getting around. Standout strengths include property tax rate, park & nature access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on broadband access and sunny days.
Official websiteclayconc.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.0 in4.8 in
muggy 84%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 31% of US counties
Home Value$252k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$793better than 56% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.44%better than 92% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.74%better than 67% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 66% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation65.6 in99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.3 inbetter than 65% of US counties
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 23% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 34% of US counties
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.9better than 71% of US counties
School Quality51.4better than 44% of US counties
Violent Crime856/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime1332/100kbetter than 31% of US counties
Community
Population11,18625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age54.198th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.926th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 49% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 29% of US counties
Airport Distance106 mibetter than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.2%better than 28% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.83better than 85% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clay County an affordable place to live?
- Clay County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 31% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Clay County?
- The median home value in Clay County is $252k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Clay County?
- Median household income in Clay County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Clay County?
- Median gross rent in Clay County is $793 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Clay County safe?
- Clay County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 856/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 1332/100k.
- What is the weather like in Clay County?
- Clay County averages 79°F in July and 40°F in January, with 65.6 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Clay County?
- Public-school quality in Clay County is about average, scoring better than 44% 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 24 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)