Living in Clay County, Alabama
Clay County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 13,555. The main communities are Lineville, Ashland.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,419/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $147K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 55°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Clay County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a predominantly working-class population (11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Clay County, Alabama
Home price trend in Clay County
Top Cities and towns in Clay County
Ashland
Population: 2,037
Home price:$135,101
Lineville
Population: 2,395
Home price:$159,142
Demographics & Amenities in Clay County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
43.3 Years
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Clay County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively ModerateTerrain & Weather in Clay County
Average Summer temperature
90°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
55.16 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
Humidity
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Economy in Clay County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
54.1%
Total Employer Establishments
100,955
Poverty (%)
16.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.7%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Clay County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inClay County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Clay County
Robbery
0.07/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.84/ per 1000
Burglary
2.02/ per 1000
Arson
0.15/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.14/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
