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Clay

A township of 2,162 people in Hendricks County, Indiana
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About Clay

Township in Indiana, United States
2,341Population
26.5 sq miArea
863 ftElevation

Clay Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,256.

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Most working residents leave Clay for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Plainfield (10%), Center (10%) and Danville (8%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Plainfield
10%
Center
10%
Danville
8%
Wayne
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Clay →

Health in Clay

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

9better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hendricks Regional HealthDanville · 7.4 mi · ER
Grace Clinic - Putnam CountyGreencastle · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46121, 46122, 46118 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clay →

Natural hazards in Clay

53
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Clay →

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Clay has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 41°Spring
82° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Clay’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 80% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictMill Creek Community Sch CorpSchools1

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Clay’s library

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Coatesville-Clay Township Public Library4928 Milton Street · part of Coatesville-Clay Township Public Library
Fine-freeE-books41 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Coatesville-Clay Township Public Library →

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