Clay County , Illinois
Population: 13,173 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $57,266 Home $94,300 Rent $709/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 13,173 residents, Clay County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Clay County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$57,266
Median Income
household
$94,300
Home Value
median
$709/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $57,266 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,212 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| Median Home Value | $94,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $709/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 13,173 |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.5%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
18.3%
Smoking
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
25.8%
No Physical Activity
25.1%
Depression
35.4%
Insufficient Sleep
74.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 41.1 · 41th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
41.41
🌀 Hurricane
37.30
🔥 Wildfire
5.28
❄️ Winter Storm
41.73
🌍 Earthquake
86.29
☀️ Drought
90.24
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