Clay Center, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
367 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$367 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
1
Sandusky Metro Area
1
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
2
Sandusky Metro Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 26
Feb 2 7 28
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 2 7 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, OH State Senate District 2, OH State House District 44, OH
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Schools

Genoa Area High School
1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Genoa Elementary
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Genoa Area Middle School
1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Community Christian Academy
4 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Owens Community College
9 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Penta County Joint Vocational School
11 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mercy College of Ohio
11 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Bay Park Community Hospital
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mercy Health-St Charles Hospital
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
11 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
23 miles, NW • 1 star
Bishop International Airport
98 miles, N • 1.4 star
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