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Claypool’s story
Claypool in pictures
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
ClaypoolIN
A town of 318.
Photo: Public domain · Public domain
Population
318
residents
Typical home
$243K
+8.1% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
39.3
years
Jobs based here
8
A commuter town
Small town
318 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Claypool’s report card
Now in Claypool
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Claypool. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Claypool
Most working residents leave Claypool for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Warsaw (34%), Goshen (5%) and Fort Wayne (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Claypool0%
Warsaw34%
Goshen5%
Fort Wayne5%
Wayne Township5%
10 mi
median commute distance
8
jobs based in Claypool
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Indiana overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (37% statewide). 13% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
39.3median age · IN 38.1
ClaypoolIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school49%
Some college21%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate0%
| Claypool | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.8% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 49.1% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.5% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.1% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0.4% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Claypool has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring38–60°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–63°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Claypool
8 crimes were reported in Claypool in 2022: 7 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Claypool is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2022
7
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Claypool is
Claypool beats the Indiana average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. Indiana
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Claypool | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 11% | 13% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73.2% | 77.4% |
Kosciusko Community Hospital
8.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Claypool home is worth about $243K
The typical Claypool home is worth about $243,000, up 8.1% in a year, 6% below the Indiana typical home.
$243KZillow home value
Typical home value
Claypool$243K
Indiana$260K
+8.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Claypool for work
Where Claypool’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8jobs based in Claypool
0%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Claypool
Town in Indiana, United States
Claypool is a town in Clay Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 396 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 396
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 889 ft
- ZIP code
- 46510
- Area code
- 574
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