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Clay, KY


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Clay, Kentucky

Clay, Kentucky, in Webster county, is 37 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 107 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. There are an estimated 1,179 people in the city.

The People and Families of Clay

In Clay, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clay had a median family income of $42,500.

Clay Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Clay is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Clay, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Clay Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Clay Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Clay, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
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