Clay Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for 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
3,487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,081 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$755 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scioto County
2
Portsmouth Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scioto County
5
Portsmouth Urban Area
5
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 31
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 3%

Schools

Clay High School
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Clay Elementary School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
Clay Middle School
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Notre Dame Jr/Sr High
3 miles, SW 5 star

Colleges

Shawnee State University
5 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Southern Ohio Medical Center
3 miles, SW 3.2 star
Adena Pike Medical Center
22 miles, N 4.1 star
Holzer Medical Center Jackson
24 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
70 miles, NE 1 star
Yeager Airport
80 miles, SE 1.4 star