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Clay Center, OH

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Population
247
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
610 ft
Median Home Value
$118,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$908/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Clay Center

Clay Center is a tiny, peaceful village tucked away in Ottawa County, Ohio. With fewer than 300 residents, it offers a true small-town atmosphere surrounded by quiet country roads and open farmland. The village dates back to the 19th century, when founder William Clark laid out the community near the geographic heart of the original Clay Township, hoping to create a central hub for local farmers and travelers.

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Today, Clay Center is an easygoing community where neighbors know one another and daily routines move at a relaxed pace. While the village maintains a secluded rural charm, residents are only a short drive from everyday shopping in neighboring Genoa and the broader conveniences of the Toledo metro area. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking to trade busy suburbs for wide-open skies and quiet Midwestern living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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