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Clay Center, KS

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Population
4,061
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,200 ft
Median Home Value
$143,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$983/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,695
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityJunction City, Kansas29 miles away · 22,583 residents.

About Clay Center

Clay Center is a city and the county seat of Clay County, Kansas, situated at the geographic midpoint between Los Angeles and New York City. Established in 1862 near the center of the county and hosting the annual pioneer-themed Piotique Festival, the community of approximately 4,132 is served by Clay County Unified School District 379.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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