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Clay County

City in Missouri, United States

Overview

Clay County, Missouri, is a blend of welcoming small towns and lively suburban neighborhoods just north of Kansas City. The county is known for its historic charm, community events, and easy access to both natural spaces and urban amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
14,552
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.31°, -94.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,220
Local Cost
$1,364
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
11.9°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1009 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCI
Distance
25 km

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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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