What are the schools like in Clay Center, OH?

School district data for Clay Center is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Clay Center?

The median household income in Clay Center, OH is $60,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Clay Center, OH?

Clay Center has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

Clay Center, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clay Center, OH affordable or expensive?

Clay Center's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clay Center is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,200 and the median rent is $569 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clay Center, OH?

Crime rate data for Clay Center is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Clay Center, OH a Good Place to Live?

Clay Center is a small town of 357 in Ohio, with a median household income of $60,625 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Clay Center stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Clay Center 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: 90.4

Clay Center's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clay Center costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clay Center, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$569	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Clay Center is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Clay Center, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clay Center sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 32.4 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clay Center, OH
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	32.4"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Clay Center, OH	National Avg
Population	357	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williston, OH 2 mi Curtice, OH 3 mi Millbury, OH 3 mi Genoa, OH 4 mi Walbridge, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Clay Center

Clay Center, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

43408 43445

Clay Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay Center, OH affordable or expensive?

Clay Center's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clay Center roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $118,200 and median rent is $569/month.

What is the crime rate in Clay Center, OH?

Crime data for Clay Center is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Clay Center?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Clay Center, OH a good place to live?

Clay Center, OH has a population of 357, a median household income of $60,625, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. 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 Clay Center?

Clay Center averages 33.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.4 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clay Center?

Clay Center, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 43408, 43445.

What is the population of Clay Center?

The population of Clay Center, Ohio is 357 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clay Center?

Key numbers for living in Clay Center: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $118,200, median household income $60,625. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clay Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.