Clay County
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Clay County, set in north-central Kansas, offers classic Midwestern hospitality with a blend of rural charm and local history. Its towns are known for scenic landscapes, cozy downtowns, and welcoming communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
14,552
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.35°, -97.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,920
Local Cost
$998
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-24.7°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
861 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CNK
Distance
47 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.