Clay County, KS Eviction Risk
10 cities · 6,037 residents · Avg 2.8/10 (Low) · Updated2.8Avg score
4.4Highest city
1.7Lowest city
27.0%Rent burden
$901Median rent
R+54.32020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Clay County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Center, KS | 4,132 | $983 | 32.4% | 4.4 |
| 2 | Longford, KS | 51 | — | — | 3.6 |
| 3 | Clifton, KS | 442 | — | 27.5% | 3.4 |
| 4 | Wakefield, KS | 1,031 | $819 | 21.1% | 3.2 |
| 5 | Oak Hill, KS | 19 | — | — | 2.8 |
| 6 | Vining, KS | 58 | — | — | 2.7 |
| 7 | Bala, KS | — | — | — | 2.5 |
| 8 | Morganville, KS | 176 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 9 | Green, KS | 95 | — | — | 1.8 |
| 10 | Idana, KS | 33 | — | — | 1.7 |
About Clay County
Clay County spans 10 cities serving approximately 6,037 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.8/10. The county voted Republican by 54.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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