Clay County , Indiana
Population: 26,431 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $67,676 Home $128,900 Rent $837/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 26,431 residents, Clay County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana 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.
$67,676
Median Income
household
$128,900
Home Value
median
$837/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $67,676 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,588 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| Median Home Value | $128,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $837/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 26,431 |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.9%
Obesity
11.5%
Diabetes
18.0%
Smoking
41.5%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
No Physical Activity
27.8%
Depression
37.2%
Insufficient Sleep
77.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 27.0 · 27th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
45.26
🌀 Hurricane
18.40
🔥 Wildfire
6.84
❄️ Winter Storm
62.19
🌍 Earthquake
72.96
☀️ Drought
57.60
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