Clay County
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Clay County, located in North Texas, is a rural county with a friendly, small-town atmosphere and a rich Western heritage. It's known for its open landscapes, historic downtowns, and close-knit communities, offering a peaceful escape and authentic Texan experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
14,552
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.79°, -98.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,793
Local Cost
$1,035
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
45.6°C
Record Low
-14.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
829 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIP
Distance
27 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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.