Clay City, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
1,186 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,036 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$442 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.7% 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
2
Terre Haute Metro Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
2
Terre Haute Metro Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 28
Feb 3 4 32
Mar 3 1 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 38, IN State House District 46, IN
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Schools

Clay City Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Patricksburg Elementary School
9 miles, E • 2.3 star
Shakamak Elementary School
10 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
18 miles, N • 4.6 star
Indiana State University
21 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Greene County General Hospital
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
St Vincent Clay Hospital Inc
17 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
18 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
53 miles, E • 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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