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Clay Center

  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Nebraska
  • 3 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      NG
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Clay Center is a town in Nebraska with a population of 801. Clay Center is in Clay County. Living in Clay Center offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Clay Center and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    801

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $77,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $516
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      43%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

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      Jobs
      A
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $55,568
      National
      $55,322
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      Clay Center Reviews

      3 reviews
      Clay Center is like most small towns in Nebraska. There is not a lot to do and it takes a while to get anywhere. As for the people, they are very kind and polite, but they tend to gossip and clique.
      • 10 months ago
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      I f I had the option to live here again I would decline the offer. I love small towns but we all seemed divided here in Clay Center. People are very judgmental whether your children go to Harvard or Sandy Creek. It was hard at first after the school shut down but no its not bad!
      • Apr 24 2016
      • Overall Experience
      There really isn't any major crime in town. The police are reliable- depending who you get. The sheriff is only about himself, he doesn't like to do anything unless it gives him a good name and unfortunately he's not there when you need him most.
      • Apr 24 2016
      • Crime & Safety