Clay County , Alabama
Population: 14,188 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,852 Home $144,700 Rent $624/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,188 residents, Clay County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Clay County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,852
Median Income
household
$144,700
Home Value
median
$624/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,852 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,268 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| Median Home Value | $144,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $624/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,188 |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.5%
Obesity
16.5%
Diabetes
18.2%
Smoking
47.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.7%
No Physical Activity
24.4%
Depression
40.8%
Insufficient Sleep
80.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 26.7 · 27th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
67.18
🌀 Hurricane
67.50
🔥 Wildfire
71.09
❄️ Winter Storm
5.16
🌍 Earthquake
49.94
☀️ Drought
30.31
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