Clay County , Georgia

Population: 2,853 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $48,715 Home $92,500 Rent $578/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Clay County is one of the smaller US counties by population, with roughly 2,853 residents. At that scale, median figures shift markedly with even a few high- or low-income households moving in or out — useful for general comparisons but with wider error bars than larger counties. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Clay County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$48,715
Median Income
household
$92,500
Home Value
median
$578/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $48,715
Per Capita Income $29,009
Poverty Rate 23.1%
Median Home Value $92,500
Median Gross Rent $578/mo
Owner Occupied 76.9%
Renter Occupied 23.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 2,853
Median Age 46.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

41.2%
Obesity
21.5%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
43.2%
High Blood Pressure
34.5%
No Physical Activity
19.9%
Depression
43.2%
Insufficient Sleep
83.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 8.5  ·  8th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
32.92
🌀 Hurricane
71.80
🔥 Wildfire
36.80
❄️ Winter Storm
3.15
🌍 Earthquake
22.42
☀️ Drought
75.95

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