What are the schools like in Claypool, IN?

Claypool is served primarily by Warsaw Community Schools. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Claypool?

The median household income in Claypool, IN is $51,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Claypool, IN?

Claypool has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

Claypool, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Claypool, IN affordable or expensive?

Claypool's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Claypool is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,100 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Claypool, IN?

Claypool has a violent crime rate of 252.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1767.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Claypool, IN a Good Place to Live?

Claypool is a small town of 349 in Indiana, with a median household income of $51,875 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Claypool stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Claypool is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Claypool city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.7

Claypool's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Claypool costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Claypool, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Claypool's violent crime rate is 252.5 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

252.5 /100k

Property Crime

1767.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Claypool is served primarily by Warsaw Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Claypool, IN	National Avg
School District	Warsaw Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Claypool sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Claypool, IN
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Claypool, IN	National Avg
Population	349	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Claypool

Claypool, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46510

Claypool vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claypool, IN affordable or expensive?

Claypool's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Claypool roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,100 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Claypool, IN?

Claypool's violent crime rate is 252.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1767.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Claypool?

Public schools in Claypool are operated by Warsaw Community Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Claypool, IN a good place to live?

Claypool, IN has a population of 349, a median household income of $51,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Claypool?

Claypool averages 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Claypool?

Claypool, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46510.

What is the population of Claypool?

The population of Claypool, Indiana is 349 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Claypool?

Key numbers for living in Claypool: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $87,100, median household income $51,875, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Claypool side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.