Clay County , Arkansas
Population: 14,399 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $48,500 Home $88,100 Rent $696/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,399 residents, Clay County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Clay County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$48,500
Median Income
household
$88,100
Home Value
median
$696/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $48,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,614 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| Median Home Value | $88,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $696/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,399 |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.2%
Obesity
11.1%
Diabetes
18.3%
Smoking
36.8%
High Blood Pressure
35.8%
No Physical Activity
26.8%
Depression
37.1%
Insufficient Sleep
78.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 71.6 · 72th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.12
🌀 Hurricane
49.81
🔥 Wildfire
6.08
❄️ Winter Storm
68.40
🌍 Earthquake
93.89
☀️ Drought
95.99
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