Quality of Life and Culture in Clay Center, KS - PlaceVista

Clay Center, KS B+

Population: 4,147

Home Price: $106,000

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Overview

Clay Center is a small town in the state of Kansas with a population of 4,147. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Clay Center has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: (D) Fair
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 18.3 minutes
Walkability: (D) Fair
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Clay Center, KS

Employment and Income	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,372	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$48,339	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	6.2%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
Median Age	41.3	43.0	42.3

Gender	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
Male	48.6%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	51.4%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
White	96.4%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.5%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$106,000	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$494	$518	$801
Family Households	41.2%	41.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	39.9%	39.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	62.0%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	38.0%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.9%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	39.3%	39.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.2%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.3%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	13.3%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
Mathematics	46.2%	34.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	41.5%	37.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
Murder	0.0	1.1	3.0
Rape	25.3	35.7	38.0
Robbery	0.0	12.7	40.7
Assault	557.5	194.0	188.5

Property Crime	Clay Center	Kansas	United States
Burglary	380.1	274.0	336.1
Theft	1672.6	1056.7	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	202.7	109.8	167.1
Arson	0.0	10.1	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Clay Center, KS

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