ClayIN
A town of 2,162. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Clay stand out
The thing Clay does most differently from other towns.
97% of working residents leave Clay for work
Where Clay’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Clay’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clay. Another town gets a different order.
Clay’s public schools outperform 80% of Indiana districts
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.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek West Elementary | K–5 | 344 | A− |
Most working residents commute out of Clay
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Clay beats the Indiana average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Clay | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.6% | 14.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
About Clay
Township in Indiana, United States
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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- Population
- 2,341
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 863 ft
Clay’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Clay.