Clay County, KY

Living in Clay County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 22
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 9
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Schools 61
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Residents

20k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black4%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school35%
High school graduate35%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$27k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
62% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$54k Median Home Value +$2.9k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$371 Median Monthly Rent +$62 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K46%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas5%
Utility gas25%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Clay County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Clay County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump87%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 4
Feb 38 4 3
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 55 4 1
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clay County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding89
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Clay County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Clay County, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Clay County, KY

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Union College
22 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Clay County, KY

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Saint Joseph London
22 miles, W
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Knox County Hospital
23 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Clay County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
78 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, SE
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McGhee Tyson Airport
95 miles, S
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