Clay County, IL

Living in Clay County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 30
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 44
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Schools 1
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Residents

13k Population -640 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$366 Median Monthly Rent +$51 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas28%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Clay County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Clay County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 4
Feb 34 3 3
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 33 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clay County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding64
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Clay County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Clay County, IL

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St Joseph School
22 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Clay County, IL

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Greenville University
51 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Clay County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Clay County, IL

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