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Clay

A township of 3,471 people in Scioto County, Ohio
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails7.1 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Clay

Township in Ohio, US
3,516Population
22.1 sq miArea
978 ftElevation

Clay Township is one of the sixteen townships of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census counted 3,516 people in the township.

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Living in Clay

Work & commute in Clay

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Most working residents leave Clay for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Portsmouth (32%), Scioto (4%) and New Boston (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Portsmouth
32%
Scioto
4%
New Boston
3%
Columbus
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Clay →

Health in Clay

D−

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

1better than OH·23worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth · 2.9 mi · ER
Compass Community Health - AdminPortsmouth · 2.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45662, 45648, 45652 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clay →

Natural hazards in Clay

55
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves
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Climate in Clay

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Clay has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 26°Winter
66° / 42°Spring
85° / 62°Summer
68° / 44°Fall
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Schools in Clay

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C+

School Grade C+

The public schools Clay’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 59% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: New Boston BranchNew Boston · 3.6 miles · 41 hrs a week

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