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Clay City, KY

Clay City, KY.

Population: 5,994 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$126,022
1-year appreciation
-17.0%
3-year appreciation
-15.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.9%
10-year appreciation
+62.2%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$159,931
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.7 in
Annual snowfall
16.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Stanton Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Kentucky Regional Airport (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-24 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$754
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
48.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,194
Average weekly wage
$746
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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