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Clay

A township of 3,298 people in Bartholomew County, Indiana
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About Clay

Township in Indiana, United States
3,145Population
23.2 sq miArea
640 ftElevation

Clay Township is one of twelve townships in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,271 and it contained 1,320 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Clay for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (49%), Seymour (4%) and Center (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Columbus
49%
Seymour
4%
Center
3%
Greenwood
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Clay →

Health in Clay

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Columbus Regional HospitalColumbus · 4.4 mi · ER
Chs PharmacyColumbus · 4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47203, 47246 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clay →

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Clay has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Bartholomew County Public LibraryColumbus · 5.7 miles · 62 hrs a week
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