Clay City, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 1,188 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.8%
 
Males: 582  (49.0%)
Females: 606  (51.0%)
Median resident age:

35.7 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 40312.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $22,608 (it was $18,750 in 2000)
Clay City:

$22,608
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,287 (it was $10,745 in 2000)

Clay City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,193 (it was $45,200 in 2000)
Clay City:

$75,193
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,546; detached houses: $133,893; mobile homes: $24,522

Median gross rent in 2022: $594.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clay City: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 47.7%
(40.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 89.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Clay City, KY (2022)
    • 1,32684.5%White alone
    • 18912.0%Hispanic
    • 634.0%Two or more races

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 22 registered sex offenders living in Clay City, Kentucky as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clay City is 59 to 1.


Crime rates in Clay City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(73.3)
1
(92.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(93.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(73.3)
6
(557.1)
3
(276.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(93.8)
1
(94.4)
2
(183.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(275.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
8
(586.5)
14
(1,300)
12
(1,107)
5
(462.1)
9
(847.5)
6
(562.9)
8
(755.4)
8
(734.6)
5
(457.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(180.7)
3
(275.2)
3
(277.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
18
(1,320)
13
(1,207)
18
(1,661)
5
(462.1)
6
(565.0)
36
(3,377)
12
(1,133)
17
(1,561)
9
(823.4)
1
(91.1)
5
(451.7)
17
(1,560)
8
(738.7)
5
(415.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(184.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.2)
3
(281.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(274.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(271.0)
7
(642.2)
4
(369.3)
1
(83.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(91.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index130.5278.6214.050.8164.8243.9117.1150.686.93.652.4188.178.523.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Clay City, KY

Crime rate in Clay City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.75
Kentucky average:

1.95
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Ancestries: American (31.4%), English (12.7%), Irish (5.3%), Italian (5.3%), European (5.0%), Welsh (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 04/19/1890

Elevation: 621 feet

Land area: 1.09 square miles.

Population density: 1,094 people per square mile   (low).

Clay City, Kentucky map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Kentucky:

2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $681 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $345 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayette, KY (33.0 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (339.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Stanton, KY (2.0 miles ),
Jeffersonville, KY (3.0 miles ),
Camargo, KY (3.1 miles ),
Irvine, KY (3.4 miles ),
Ravenna, KY (3.5 miles ),
Mount Sterling, KY (3.7 miles ),
Red Lick, KY (3.8 miles ),
Winchester, KY (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 37.86 N, Longitude: 83.93 W

Distribution of median household income in Clay City, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clay City, KY in 2022
Clay City satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +56 (+4.5%).
Most common industries in Clay City, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.5%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Apparel (6.1%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Clay City, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (13.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.4%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.0%)

Average climate in Clay City, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Clay City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kentucky state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Clay City city center killed 7 people and injured 28 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clay City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 23.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 19.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 219.0 miles away from Clay City center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 183.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 327.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 219.1 miles away from Clay City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Powell County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 7, Landslides: 5, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clay City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Clay City:

  • STANTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; STANTON, KY)
  • IRVINE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; IRVINE, KY)
  • WINDSOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MOUNT STERLING, KY)
  • FMC - MT. STERLING (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; MOUNT STERLING, KY)

Heliports located in Clay City:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clay City:

  • Eastern Kentucky University (about 23 miles; Richmond, KY; Full-time enrollment: 13,525)
  • Bluegrass Community and Technical College (about 34 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 8,560)
  • University of Kentucky (about 34 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 23,517)
  • Morehead State University (about 36 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • Maysville Community and Technical College (about 54 miles; Maysville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • Kentucky State University (about 56 miles; Frankfort, KY; FT enrollment: 2,112)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 61 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)

Public elementary/middle school in Clay City:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clay City: Lewis Martin Grist Mill (A), Clay City Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Clay City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Brush Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Clay City Inn (6031 Winchester Road).

Drinking water stations with addresses in Clay City and their reported violations in the past:

POWELL VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 6,914, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2013. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2013), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-15-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-10-2013)
CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 2,029, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In OCT-2013. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2013), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-20-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-10-2014)
BEECH FORK WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 25, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-03-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-03-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-18-2008)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Clay City (2011 data):

  • Whitaker Bank: Clay City Branch at 4459 Main Street, branch established on 1964/01/06. Info updated 2008/07/07: Bank assets: $1,497.1 mil, Deposits: $1,225.4 mil, headquarters in Lexington, KY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 39 total offices, Holding Company: Whitaker Bank Corporation Of Kentucky
  • Peoples Exchange Bank: Clay City Branch at 5377 Main Street, branch established on 2002/09/15. Info updated 2009/02/09: Bank assets: $352.6 mil, Deposits: $304.7 mil, headquarters in Stanton, KY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Genbeach Co., Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Clay City:

Marital status in Clay City, KY
  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 34.6%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 20.1%

For population 25 years and over in Clay City:

  • High school or higher: 59.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.6
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clay City, KY (based on Powell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,95124
Mainline Protestant4794
Other2001
Catholic781
None7,905-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

1.45 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

10.14 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Powell County:

12.5%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Powell County:

34.2%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.0%
State:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Clay City:

43.7%
Kentucky:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

33.0%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Clay City:

27.5
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Clay City:

17.3%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Clay City:

6.8%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Clay City:

6.6
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Clay City:

25.3%
Kentucky:

33.8%

General health condition:
Clay City:

50.6%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

73.3%
Kentucky:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clay City, KY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 7$24,000$41,1430$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$8,414$33,6561$585
Financial Administration 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Water Supply 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Sewerage 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,860$22,3200$0
Totals for Government 14$42,246$36,2111$585

Businesses in Clay City, KY

  • Dairy Queen: 1
  • Subway: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Clay City:

  • WBFC (1470 AM; 1 kW; STANTON, KY; Owner: COMBS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMJR (1380 AM; 2 kW; WINCHESTER, KY; Owner: THY KINGDOM COME NETWORK, INC)
  • WLAP (630 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMTC (730 AM; 5 kW; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSN.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIRV (1550 AM; 1 kW; IRVINE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WVLK (590 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEKG (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN B/CING CO., INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WXRA (1580 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clay City:

  • WSKV-FM (104.9 FM; STANTON, KY; Owner: PARKS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCYO (100.7 FM; IRVINE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY RIVER BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEKU (88.9 FM; RICHMOND, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WLJC (102.1 FM; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INCORPORATED)
  • WVLK-FM (92.9 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WUKY (91.3 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF KENTUCKY)
  • WLRO (101.5 FM; RICHMOND, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMKY (90.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJSN-FM (106.5 FM; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLKT (104.5 FM; LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBVX (92.1 FM; CARLISLE, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WMKJ (105.5 FM; MOUNT STERLING, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLFX (106.7 FM; BEREA, KY; Owner: WALLINGFORD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WXZZ (103.3 FM; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCBJ (103.7 FM; CAMPTON, KY; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC)
  • WMXL (94.5 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKQQ (100.1 FM; WINCHESTER, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBUL-FM (98.1 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W201BB (88.1 FM; MOUNT STERLING, KY; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WGKS (96.9 FM; PARIS, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Clay City:

  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WLEX-TV (Channel 18; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WLEX COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WLJC-TV (Channel 65; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INC.)
  • WKLE (Channel 46; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKYT-TV (Channel 27; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WKYT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WTVQ-TV (Channel 36; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W16BI (Channel 16; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WDKY-TV (Channel 56; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: WDKY LICENSEE, LLC)
  • Clay City, Kentucky
  • Fatal accident count15
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents23
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents40
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Kentucky average
  • Fatal accident count10425
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15638
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3472
  • Fatalities11725
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents27121
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents646
See more detailed statistics of Clay City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 279ft / 85.1mTotal length
  • $117,000Total costs
  • 118,377Total average daily traffic
  • 6,390Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Clay City, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 141960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
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2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 16. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 62 took place in 2014, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Clay City, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (61.6%), and Outside Fires (27.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clay City, KY
    • 15961.6%Structure Fires
    • 7027.1%Outside Fires
    • 187.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 114.3%Other
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Most common first names in Clay City, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3270.2 years
William2472.8 years
John2475.0 years
George2071.4 years
Robert1473.2 years
Charles1466.6 years
Mary1377.8 years
Floyd1173.8 years
Anna1076.3 years
Earl968.3 years
Most common last names in Clay City, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hall3370.9 years
Barnett2276.7 years
Curtis2164.5 years
Smith2069.4 years
Combs2073.8 years
Powell2071.2 years
Rogers1871.0 years
Snowden1574.7 years
Rose1475.1 years
Spencer1466.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clay City, KY
  • 48.1%Utility gas
  • 46.7%Electricity
  • 5.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clay City, KY
  • 65.1%Electricity
  • 29.3%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Clay City compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.