Clay Center, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,148 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,422 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$618 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$630 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 27
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 3 1 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 3 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 64, KS
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Schools

Garfield Elem
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Clay Center Community High
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Clay Center Community Middle
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lincoln Elem
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Manhattan Area Technical College
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bellus Academy
31 miles, SE • 1 star
Cloud County Community College
31 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Kansas State University
32 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Clay County Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Geary Community Hospital
29 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
30 miles, SE • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
50 miles, SW • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
103 miles, NE • 1 star
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