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Clay City, IL


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Clay City, Illinois

Clay City, Illinois, in Clay county, is 65 miles NW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 104 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. About 1,000 people people live in Clay City.

The People and Families of Clay City

In Clay City, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Clay City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clay City had a median family income of $33,750.

Clay City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Clay City, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. Clay City isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Clay City, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the village enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Clay City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyClay City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Clay City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Clay City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Clay City, IL

Comparing Clay City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
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